DOB:07.11.1967 Crew position:Grinder Shore job:Winches Profession/trade:Professional sailor/Boat builder

Covell is the heaviest man in the GBR Challenge sailing team.

The 33-year-old will put his 6ft 7in and 19 stone frame into the role of grinding in New Zealand.

He is a multiple world champion keelboat sailor and won a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics in the Star class with his America's Cup skipper, Ian Walker.