Yachting World

5 TIPS COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOW

JACK BOUTTELL is one of the most in-demand bowmen in the racing world. In 2018 he was part of the Volvo Ocean Race winning crew on board Dongfeng Racing Team, and is part of the crew on Spindrift Racing, the giant trimaran attempting a round-the-world assault on the Jules Verne Trophy.

Pro ocean bowman JACK BOUTTELL discusses whole-boat communication with ANDY RICE

ailing on big boats is the ultimate team sport, and part of the key to success is putting aside your ego and doing what’s best

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