Phil Robertson, China SailGP Team helmsman
SailGP is a new challenge for the Chinese sailors. Liu Xue, Chen Jinhao and Liu Ming have participated in offshore sailing events in the past five years, and won the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race. Meanwhile, Wang Jue was a member of Team China for the 32nd America’s Cup.
All of us are working hard, learning new technologies,” said Chen. “We are eager to help the team achieve good results.
Designated by SailGP and World Sailing as a developing country, the China SailGP Team will have two Chinese sailors on board for Season 1, and will aim to build to 100 percent nationality by SailGP’s fourth season.
I believe SailGP will offer a completely new taste of sailing to the current Chinese sailors, and this will help them become complete athletes. Meanwhile, we will recruit more talented Chinese sailors to join the team, and further promote the sport in China.
