There are 9 boats starting the Barcelona World Race. As this is the first non stop double handed circumnavigation race there are 18 sailors. Generally there is a skipper and co-skipper. It is the skippers program and in a years time the skipper, such as Roland Jourdain will sail the boat in the Vendee Globe. The co-skipper then was selected just for this race.
Nelias, 45, is the co-skipper of Veolia Entertainment. Best known for his time as skipper of the 60 foot trimaran Belgacom Nelias has also worked as an on shore weather router. Past succeses include winning the Tour de France, a 3rd place in the 2 up Jacques Vabre and top rookie in the Figaro.
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