Meet the Team
Following the announcement of De Lage Landen's sponsorship of the Clipper race in January, over 160 members from across the company enthusiastically applied to be an onboard crew member. After further selection rounds including a 3 day boot camp, our members now represent De Lage Landen in this challenge. Having completed an intensive training course, these members will participate in the race alongside our professional skipper Stuart Jackson, as "De Lage Landen Embraces the World" journeys around the world.
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Skipper, UK |
"After being an integral part of the training of the Clipper 11-12 crew I feel that it is a natural progression to be a part of the experience. Having previously skippered an around the world race I feel I can help to drive and motivate a team in the right direction.” |
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Key Account Manager, Brazil |
“This is an amazing challenge and a remarkable opportunity! My motto is to never give up, and to keep each other motivated throughout the race, even when we are tired, cold and wet! I hope to grow as a person, and to share this incredible experience with my colleagues.” |
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Sales Support, Spain |
“The yacht is becoming my new home. A home that I will share with a team to achieve a common goal. We will work hard together, but we will also have a lot of fun. I think this is one experience I will never forget, and hopefully, something I can be proud of!” |
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Sales Support, Sweden |
“In a race with ten identical boats, the only difference between them will be the people onboard. How well we can come together as a team, how we motivate and push each other forward, and how we support one another to remain enthusiastic and keep a positive mindset. This is what sets us apart from the other teams.” |
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Business Development Manager, Australia |
“At my tender age of 50, this race gives me the chance do something extraordinary. It will be hard, we will have to survive the fatigue and the dampness…. but I can’t wait to bring this surreal experience to everyone! One for All, and All for One!” |
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Asset Specialist, Poland |
“I love aviation and I'm falling in love with the sea... Feeling the wind and waves, it's a unique connection between the sailors and sea. Even before the race, I know that this experience will become a part of my life forever.” |
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Junior Program Manager, UK |
“This experience is all about connecting with each other. On board we are a crew, but always we are representatives of De Lage Landen. We will work hard together, but it will always be with a lot of enthusiasm and happiness!” |
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Sales Representative, USA |
“I believe that our personal comfort zone will always be the exact same size unless we step out of it. Once we do, it increases in size, and you see that you are capable of doing more than you ever imagined. The Clipper race is a huge expansion of my comfort zone, and I’m stepping so far outside of it that maybe it won’t even exist anymore!” |
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Leasing Manager, Canada |
“For me personally this will give me an opportunity to test my physical and mental strength to the fullest. I hope to learn lots, stay safe, make new friends, and above all, to remember to laugh at yourself once in a while!” |
