Piet's role
Date of Birth: June 9, 1971
Nationality: Dutch
Position: Bow
Piet’s passion for sailing was a hand-me-down from his parents. They often took him sailing on weekends and for holidays as a child. By the age of 20 he decided that professional sailing would be his career.
His first major experience came in the 1992-93 Whitbread Round the World Race. Seven years later he would join the America’s Cup fraternity as a member of the AmericaOne team.
He joined Russell Coutts in the Alinghi team for the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup, both of which they won. Piet joined ORACLE Racing after the 33rd Cup Match, when he sailed for Alinghi.
Standing 6 feet, 4 inches, Piet might be the tallest bow man in the history of the sport, but his athleticism and strength are valued commodities on the foredeck.
Career Highlights
2011: America's Cup World Series San Diego Match Racing Championship, winner
America's Cup World Series San Diego Fleet Racing Championship, winner
America's Cup World Series Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship, winner
America’s Cup World Series Cascais Match Racing Championship, winner
America’s Cup World Series Cascais Overall Championship, 3rd place
2010: Joins ORACLE Racing (September)
RC 44 2010 World Championship, Yacht 17, winner
RC 44 2010 Match Racing World Championship, Yacht 17, winner
33rd America’s Cup, Alinghi, finalist
2007: 32nd America’s Cup, Alinghi, winner
TP52 Med Cup Circuit, Artemis, winner
2003: 31st America’s Cup, Alinghi, winner
Louis Vuitton Cup, Alinghi, winner
2000: Louis Vuitton Cup, AmericaOne, finalist