DOB:16.09.1973 Crew position:Pit Shore job:Hydraulics Profession/trade:Professional sailor/Rigger

Taylor has keelboat experience in boats of all sizes.

He was a member of the successful Admirals Cup Mumm 36 team in 1999 before turning his attention to the SEB Volvo Ocean Race team.

And outside his sailing expertise, Taylor's experience as a rigger will be a valuable asset to the GBR Challenge.