The Team
Leigh and Will have been sailing together since 2004, their aim is a medal at the Beijing Olympics. They are currently ranked 6th in the ISAF world rankings and have seen a wealth of impressive results this year in their lead up to this summer's Olympics. They are no strangers to Olympic sailing, Leigh represented Great Britain in Athens 2004, whilst Will coached the Silver Medal winners in Athens. Will also has a World Record under his belt for his transatlantic crossing on Playstation with adventurer Steve Fossett. See below for individual stats.
Leigh McMillan
Will Howden
Derek Clark
Tornado History
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 5.96m (19.5ft)
Breadth: 3.05m (10ft)
Weight: 160kg (265lb)
Type: Catamaran
Crew: 2
Designer: Rodney Marsh
Year: 1967
Team Coach
The Tornado is the only catamaran in the Olympic Games and is the fastest of all the classes, able to reach speeds of over 35 knots.
The class was designed by Rodney Marsh in 1967 and made its Olympic debut in 1976. The Tornado, which has a crew of two, was modified for the 2004 Olympic Games with the introduction of an asymmetric spinnaker and twin trapeze for both the helm and crew, making it an exciting and often acrobatic class.
McMillan Howden
To Beijing 2008
