Gilmour is a Perth-born yachtsman now living in Seattle. He controlled the event from start to finish -winning 25 races of 26 starts in five days of competition. His performance is being touted as the most dominant display in the event's 18-year history. Royal Perth Yacht Club reported Gilmour’s reaction, "As the finals come, a little bit more heat gets into the oven and you wonder how things are going to go, but we seemed to be going just as strong in the semi-finals and finals, so I was really delighted with the way the team was going.

RESULTS: 1. Peter Gilmour (USA) 2. Gavin Brady (ITA) 3. Ken Read (USA) 4. Magnus Holmberg (SWE) 5. Luc Pillot (FRA) 6. Chris Dickson (USA) 7. Jes-Gram Hansen (DEN) 8. Neville Wittey (AUS) 9. Jesper Radich (DEN) 10. James Spithill (USA) 11. Andy Beadsworth (GBR) 12. Nicola Celon (ITA)

Two members of One World Challenge sailing team will be featured at the SYC Sailboat Dinner on June 13.  This presents Seattle Yacht Club members with an exciting opportunity learn more about what it’s like to prepare OneWorld Challenge sailing team through practice and competition.  During the event, Andrew Taylor and Craig Monk will describe their experiences and expectations in competition.

Reservations are required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where did the OneWorld Challenge get the boats being used to prepare for competition? 

• It’s typical for syndicates preparing to challenge for the America’s Cup to purchase I.A.C.C. boats from programs that competed in the previous America’s Cup Challenge.  OneWorld Challenge owns one hull each from America True and Stars and Stripes.

How many members of the OneWorld Challenge are on the sailing team?

• Currently there are approximately 33 members on the sailing team.  No one has a position on the boat locked up.  Determinations are being made up to and during the competition.  Any combination of the team, or possibly even all of the members, may sail at one point or another during the challenge.

What does it take to qualify for the team?

• Syndicates look for sailors with demonstrated excellence in international sailing competition, but those selected do more than just sail.  Each contributes a high level of expertise in another specialty.   For example, they may excel as sail makers, riggers, rules experts, marine software programmers, data management engineers, etc.

What is the daily routine for the OneWorld Challenge sailing team?

• Two-hour workout sessions need to be completed prior to meetings that begin the day.  Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m.  Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m.  Departure is weather dependent, but the team wants to have the boat away from the dock by 10:00 a.m.  Practice typically continues until 5:00 p.m.  The sailing team has to haul the boat out, fold sails and wash the boat before final meetings and debriefings. On a good day the team leaves by 7:00 p.m.  The team is at work 6-7 days of the week.

Where does the team reside?

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