Features crew from Brazil, Spain, Australia, Norway and New Zealand, the first-ever Brazilian boat in the Volvo Ocean Race will be helm by former Prada Challenge's tactician Torben Grael.

"I am very pleased to be part of this project", said Grael, who has been part of two America's Cup campaigns and sailed part of The Whitbread in 1997-98. "Having reached the pinnacle in short course sailing, now is my chance to do the same in ocean racing".

With this news and the James Spihtill recruitement, it will be very interesting to know the new Luna Rossa Challenge afterguard.