Teams
The Wave, Muscat 
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Skipper
Leigh McMillan
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Boat Sponsor
The Wave, Muscat -
2012 POSITION
1st
About the Sponsor
The Wave, Muscat is supported by a leading lifestyle development of the same name, just north of the Sultanate of Oman’s capital city. The Wave, Muscat is also Host Venue for Act 1 of the 2013 Series starting on the 5th March.
About the Skipper
2012 Extreme Sailing Series winning skipper Leigh McMillan is back at the helm of The Wave, Muscat for 2013. The British Olympic Tornado sailor, a veteran of the circuit having raced in the class since 2006, won four of the seven Acts in 2012. McMillan is regarded as one of the UK’s best multihull sailors.
About the Team
The 2012 Extreme Sailing Series champions are back for more in 2013 and are a serious contender for a podium position, with skipper Leigh McMillan the man in charge. Part of the Oman Sail project that aims to reignite the Sultanate’s maritime heritage and train young Omani’s to discover the sea.
Crew list
Skipper/Helm
Leigh McMillan
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- 24 October 1980
Previous Experience
Leigh McMillan is one of the UK’s top multihull sailors having represented Great Britain at two Olympic Games in the Tornado class and winning the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series.
Tactician
Ed Smyth
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- 29 September 1975
Previous Experience
This Kiwi America’s Cup sailor brings a wealth of experience from the three America’s Cup campaigns he has completed as well being an experienced coach. He previously competed in the Extreme 40s with GAC Pindar in Trapani, 2011 and The Wave, Muscat in 2012.
Mainsail Trim
Pete Greenhalgh
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- 15 July 1976
Previous Experience
Pete has been competing since the age of 14, starting in the 49er and working his was up to the America’s Cup. He will now be joining Leigh for the second season in the 2013 Extreme Sailing Series.
Headsail Trim
Musab Al Hadi
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- 4 April 1989
Previous Experience
Musab is the newest addition to The Wave, Muscat taking position as Headsail Trim onboard with the defending champions for the 2013 Extreme Sailing Series.
Bowman
Hashim Al Rashdi
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Previous Experience
Hashim worked with Oman Sail in 2011 as part of their Extreme 40 shore team progressing to the position of bowman for the 2012 Series onboard The Wave, Muscat. Hashim is back again for a second season in the same position for the 2013 Extreme Sailing Series.
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