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Red Bull Extreme Sailing

  • Skipper

    Roman Hagara

  • Boat Sponsor

    Red Bull

  • 2009 POSITION

    5th

About the Sponsor

Red Bull made its first foray in the Extreme 40 circuit at the inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia, posting impressive results as the circuit played out. Finishing fifth overall, following a dramatic capsize on the penultimate day in Muscat, the team will be one to watch, not only for its spectacular livery, but for its on-water tenacity and skill.

About the Skipper

Hagara has taken part in the Olympic Games six times and on two occasions – in Sydney and Athens – brought the Gold medal back to his native Austria. Hagara and his Red Bull Sailing team joined the class for the first Extreme Sailing Series Asia and are continuing on to the European series this year.

About the Team

Racing alongside Hagara will be his long term Olympic crew Hans Peter Steinacher, Gabriele Olivo and David Vera who both participated in the last Volvo Ocean Race with the Spanish Telefonica team. The Red Bull Extreme Sailing team boasts a good balance between offshore and inshore racing experience and talent.

Team Links

http://www.redbull.com

Crew List

Skipper/ Helmsman
Roman Hagara
  • 30-04-1966
Previous Experience

6 participations in the Olympic Games with two Tornado Goldmedals (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004), World Champion 1999 Tornado, 5th at the Extreme Sailing Series Asia 2009/10.

Tactician
Hans Peter Steinacher
  • 09-09-1968
Previous Experience

Two Olympic Tornado Goldmedals (Sydney 2000, & Athens 2004), World Champion 1999 Tornado, 5th at the Extreme Sailing Series Asia 2009/10.

Trimmer
Gabriele Olivo
  • 31-03-1978
Previous Experience

5th at the Extreme Sailing Series Asia 2009/10, Volvo Ocean Race onboard Telefonica Blue in 2008/9 participation, America’s Cup participation. World Champion in TP 52.

Bowman
David Vera San Luis
  • N/A
Previous Experience

Olympic Atlanta Olympian for Spaingames, America’s Cup participation and Volvo Ocean Race participation onboard Telefonica Black in 2008/9.

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