Inside the Admiral’s Cup: Ian Walker Joins Privateer for Offshore Glory

Double Olympic medalist, Volvo Ocean Race winner, and North Sails expert Ian Walker is calling the shots as strategist onboard Privateer for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup and Rolex Fastnet Race. The Cookson 50 is backed by a world-class offshore crew, including maxi legend Juggy Clougher, and powered by North Sails. The team is also fully kitted out in North Sails Performance Clothing, ready for whatever conditions the Solent throws their way. For Walker, this campaign is a full-circle moment, returning to the waters where he once watched Admiral’s Cup legends and dreamed of joining them. “The Solent’s a tricky place. You’ve got to manage the tide well… there’s a lot of things you can hit,” Walker shares. “It’s great to see the area so vibrant again. For us at North Sails, this is our showcase, we want to make sure the teams are looked after.” With deep local knowledge, offshore experience, and North-powered performance, Privateer is ready to take on one of the toughest tests in offshore sailing. Learn about North Offshore Racing Sails: https://www.northsails.com/pages/offshore-racing Discover North 3Di: https://www.northsails.com/pages/3di #NorthSails #AdmiralsCup #FastnetRace #Privateer #OffshoreRacing #North3Di #Sailmaking #YachtRacing