Luke Parkinson – Member updates 15

Published on: 13 February 2014

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) has recruited sailor Luke Parkinson (2007) to its crew as the team prepares for a second tilt at the Volvo Ocean Race, which begins in Alicante, Spain, in October. Luke, who is a member of the Australian Sailing Development Squad and WA Institute of Sport, will be one of ADOR’s under-30 crew members and was selected by skipper Ian Walker after coming highly recommended within sailing circles and passing a series of testing race trials. In an interview, Ian described Luke as a multi-tasker, which will be essential in the next race sailing the new Volvo Ocean 65 with only nine crewmembers in total. Luke, qualified in sail making, first aid, sea survival and as a radio operator, most recently crewed on Ragamuffin 100 in the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.