Helmsman: Grant Alderson
Class: Flying Fifteen
Nationality: Australian
Crewmate/s: Dean McAullay
Favourite item of Gill Kit: Race Soft Shell Jacket

Profile

Having sailed together for almost 10 years, Grant and Dean are Australia’s top Flying Fifteen team. With 30 years helming experience in match, ocean and one design classes, Grant has a string of National and World championship titles under his belt. For 2010, the team will be campaigning in a newly built Flying Fifteen in preparation for the 2011 World Championships.

Achievements

• 2009, Flying Fifteen World Championships, 1st
• 2009, Flying Fifteen Australian National Championships, 1st
• 2008, Flying Fifteen Western Australian Championships, 1st
• 2008, Flying Fifteen Australian National Championships, 1st
• 2007, Flying Fifteen Australian National Championships, 1st
• 2007, Flying Fifteen Western Australian Championships, 1st
• 2005, Flying Fifteen Australian National Championships, 1st
• 2005, Flying Fifteen New Zealand National Championships, 1st
• 2004, Flying Fifteen Western Australian Championships, 1st
• 2000, Flying Fifteen Western Australian Championships, 1st