The Ericsson Racing Team has today named Guillermo Altadill as
crewmember of Ericsson’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06.

“Guillermo has been round the world 6 times and will definitely be
someone whose opinion I will be constantly listening to in the Volvo
Ocean Race. In my many miles with him I have learnt not only to enjoy
his sense of humour, but also to respect his ability to make a boat
sail fast,” says Neal McDonald, skipper on the Ericsson Racing Team.

Guillermo Altadill, born in Barcelona, has managed to combine Olympic
programs with hard round the world sailing up through his
professional racing career. This will be his fourth Whitbread Round
the World/Volvo Ocean Race. The Southern Ocean is one of the big
thrills that draw the experienced helmsman back to the race again.

“The Southern Ocean is my favourite part. These legs make this race
more than a pure competition, mixing racing with adventure, and
sometimes survival in the raw nature elements. The crew work has to
be perfect and coordinated in these conditions. After six times
racing around the world I have high goals for this race, and only
with a team like Ericsson Racing Team we can be sure to be very
competitive. A main part of the team have known and sailed with each
other for years and this is an important element to have a well
functioning team,” says Altadill.

Altadill is very happy with the fact that Volvo Ocean Race will start
in Spain this time. “The Volvo Ocean Race is a big event and to have
this in Spain is a good opportunity for the Spanish public to get to
know this kind of fascinating sport up close. Offshore racing is not
very well known in this country. This race could change this
situation, and generate public interest”, says Altadill.

Ericsson, the world’s leading telecommunications supplier, announced
its entry in the race on April 25. The Ericsson Racing Team is
supported by Semcon as design and development partner.

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