Abby Ehler, from the United Kingdom, already has a great deal of experience in this race, having previously competed in three editions. From her first participation in 2001 with Amer Sports Too, Abby went on to win many offshore races, and sailed in another two editions of The Ocean Race in 2015 and 2018, both as a sailor and boat captain for Team SCA and Team Brunel.
Abby has also worked onshore in renowned international races such as the America's Cup and SailGP, and remains a strong advocate for diversity in ocean racing.
In the 2023 edition, the British sailor is a key part of the Holcim-PRB team with her technical skills and knowledge of the course.
2023: The Ocean Race - 2nd (Team Holcim-PRB)
2017-18: Volvo Ocean Race - 3rd (Team Brunel)
2014-15: Volvo Ocean Race - 6th (Team SCA) - Boat Captain
2001-02: Team Amer Sports Too
Beyond the competition, The Ocean Race is an extraordinary human adventure. Six months on the move, punctuated by a magnificent competition at sea and the high points on land that have thrilled us all.
•••- More females also featured in other traditionally male-dominated roles, including onboard reporters and race jurors - The round-the-world Race is committed to driving greater equality and diversity within the event and…
•••A veteran of the America’s Cup, three Volvo Ocean Races and a load of big and small boat racing, Ken Read knows a thing or two about how the end game in big races can play out.
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