Simeon's role
Date of Birth: January 20, 1982
Nationality: Dutch
Position: Bowman
Simeon was the only “first-timer” on the 2010 BMW ORACLE Racing America’s Cup winning team; a rare distinction of winning the Cup in his first attempt.
He is no stranger to high speed sailing.
Simeon was part of the record-setting 24-hour monohull run achieved by the ABN Amro Two crew in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06, clocking an impressive 563 nautical miles.
From a shipbuilding family, he has studied the design and construction of yachts and ships at university.
Career Highlights
2011: America’s Cup World Series San Diego Match Racing Championship, 6th place
America’s Cup World Series San Diego Fleet Racing Championship, 9th place
America’s Cup World Series Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship, 3rd place
America’s Cup World Series Plymouth Match Racing Championship, 4th place
America’s Cup World Series Cascais Match Racing Championship, 5th place
America’s Cup World Series Cascais Fleet Racing Championship, 4th place
2010: 33rd America’s Cup, BMW ORACLE Racing, winner
2009: Extreme 40 circuit, Gitana
2008: Extreme 40 circuit with VOR and BMW ORACLE Racing
2008: TP52 MedCup circuit, Mean Machine, winner
2005-06: Volvo Ocean Race, ABN Amro 2, 4th overall and 24-hour speed record holder