Brad's role
Date of Birth: September 30, 1974
Nationality: New Zealand
Position: Bowman
Brad won the 33rd America’s Cup in his third campaign with ORACLE Racing.
A consummate professional, Brad has competed in more than 140 events across 16 countries in the past 12 years. His victories include the 2004 Match Race World Championship and 2002 Swedish Match Tour Championship, as well as a variety of fleet and match racing titles from around the globe.
Brad is a member of the Muritai Yacht Club on the shores of Wellington Harbor in New Zealand, where he learned to start sailing in P Class dinghies at the age of 12. In 2003 he established a youth training fund by auctioning 10 years worth of sailing gear. Interest earned from the balance is available as a grant to kids participating in national and international events.
Career Highlights
2010: 33rd America’s Cup, BMW ORACLE Racing, winner
2007: Louis Vuitton Cup, BMW ORACLE Racing, semi-finalist
2004: Match Racing World Champion
2003: Louis Vuitton Cup, BMW ORACLE Racing, finalist
2002: Swedish Match Tour Champion