June 2023

ROSALIN KUIPER (NED)

 Nomination
A good slice of the votes for Will Harris came with a health warning – should we not also similarly acknowledge the big part played in the Malizia dramas by Boris Herrmann’s young Dutch co-skipper. Also quite correctly praising the outstanding media ‘energy’ Rosalin Kuiper brings to the onboard coverage coming off the Monégasque Ocean Race entry. Well, we’re no heroes so we happily bow to the crowd. But keep up the fab comms, Malizia is way ahead in the race for media prizes…
 Why they won
‘Rosie rocks!! Thanks to her, watching sailing is interesting again. Other champs only talk about the sport superficially, but she is honest, skilled and not afraid to actually share her feelings and thoughts’ – Joris Westerveld; ‘Coolest sailor ever’ – Laura Canepuccias; ‘She is my pirate of the year’ – Jeroen Ten Hove; ‘She breathes her love of the sea with every fibre and is so honest to share her happiness about being asked to join this great team – Claudia Neitzel.