Charles Caudrelier: “I’m thrilled to be a part of the next leg aboard Holcim – PRB for a number of reasons. I’m naturally enthusiastic about the prospect of rediscovering the atmosphere of The Ocean Race, which is a race that has punctuated my career as a sailor, as well as my life. Above all though, I’m happy to be joining Kevin and his team. Kevin and I have a very close bond. He was one of the cornerstones of my crew during our victory in 2018 with Dongfeng Race Team and it’s great to be able to support him with the roles reversed. My schedule with the Gitana Team fits perfectly as the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is currently in refit with a very intense second half of the season and a singlehanded round the world race from January 2024. This Newport – Aarhus leg is an important passage to my mind, as the return to Europe may be an indication that the race is nearing the end, but there’s still a long way to go before the finish in Genoa.”
