Conrad Colman was born in Auckland to an American father and a New Zealand mother, and spent his first year on a sailing boat in the Pacific. After studying in Colorado and setting up a business manufacturing titanium bicycles, he decided to follow his dream of offshore sailing and moved to Europe. He made his debut in the 2009 Mini-Transat, then went on to compete in the Class40 Route du Rhum and a double-handed round-the-world race, which he won. He then moved up to the IMOCA class and competed in the 2016 Vendée Globe, which he finished after dismasting off Portugal. He became the 1st sailor to complete the race with 0 emissions. A challenge he is keen to take up again in 2024.
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Achievements
MS Amlin
- Former names : Groupe BEL, IMAGINE, For Humble Heroes, Le Souffle du Nord, Kilcullen Team Irlande, V and B - Mayenne
- Architect : VPLP - Verdier
- Construction : 2007, Indiana Yachting, Italie
- Launch date : 05 Septembre 2007
- Lenght : 18,28 m
- Beam : 5,5 m
- Draught : 4,5 m
- Weight : 8 t
- Mast height : 29 m
- Upwind sail area : 365 m2
- Downwind sail area : 700 m2
Conrad is looking for a co-namer for his Vendée Globe 2024 project.
MS Amlin is a leading global (re)insurer, part of the global top-10 insurance group MS&AD, with three main legal entities’ operating in the Lloyd’s, UK, Continental European and Bermudian markets. With a 300-year record and c.1,800 people in more than 20 locations worldwide, they deliver a quality service for businesses facing the most complex and demanding risks. The role places them at the forefront of the Property & Casualty, Marine and Reinsurance markets.
