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Luke Parkinson, bowman and helmsman. Age: 24. Nationality: Australia. Osman Samiuddin says: "At 24 he is the baby of the crew, but also a qualified sailmaker and a first aid and sea survival expert."

Simon Fisher, navigator. Age: 36. Nationality: United Kingdom. Osman Samiuddin says: "Fisher will be a key part of the strategic side of Azzam’s race."

Justin Slattery, bowman, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 40. Nationality: Ireland. Osman Samiuddin says: "The Irishman is in his fifth race and, perhaps most importantly, knows what it is like to win a VOR."

Roberto "Chuny" Bermudez, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 44. Nationality: Spain. Osman Samiuddin says: "He first took part in the VOR in 1993/94 and this will be his sixth campaign. The Spaniard is also an Olympian and has taken part in two America’s Cup campaigns."

Phil Harmer, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 35. Nationality: Australia. Osman Samiuddin says: "Harmer is a sailmaker by trade and lives in England; he will be one of the key lieutenants on Azzam."

Daryl Wislang, pitman and bow captain. Age: 33. Nationality: New Zealand. Osman Samiuddin says: "Wislang is, like so many teammates, a VOR veteran and this will be the New Zealander’s fourth attempt."

Adil Khalid, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 26. Nationality: UAE. Osman Samiuddin says: "He is the only Emirati on the crew, he is also the first Arab sailor to compete in the race and finish it, and he is a young role model."

Luke Parkinson, bowman and helmsman. Age: 24. Nationality: Australia. Osman Samiuddin says: "At 24 he is the baby of the crew, but also a qualified sailmaker and a first aid and sea survival expert."

Simon Fisher, navigator. Age: 36. Nationality: United Kingdom. Osman Samiuddin says: "Fisher will be a key part of the strategic side of Azzam’s race."

Justin Slattery, bowman, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 40. Nationality: Ireland. Osman Samiuddin says: "The Irishman is in his fifth race and, perhaps most importantly, knows what it is like to win a VOR."

Roberto "Chuny" Bermudez, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 44. Nationality: Spain. Osman Samiuddin says: "He first took part in the VOR in 1993/94 and this will be his sixth campaign. The Spaniard is also an Olympian and has taken part in two America’s Cup campaigns."

Phil Harmer, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 35. Nationality: Australia. Osman Samiuddin says: "Harmer is a sailmaker by trade and lives in England; he will be one of the key lieutenants on Azzam."

Daryl Wislang, pitman and bow captain. Age: 33. Nationality: New Zealand. Osman Samiuddin says: "Wislang is, like so many teammates, a VOR veteran and this will be the New Zealander’s fourth attempt."

Adil Khalid, trimmer and helmsman. Age: 26. Nationality: UAE. Osman Samiuddin says: "He is the only Emirati on the crew, he is also the first Arab sailor to compete in the race and finish it, and he is a young role model."

Luke Parkinson, bowman and helmsman. Age: 24. Nationality: Australia. Osman Samiuddin says: "At 24 he is the baby of the crew, but also a qualified sailmaker and a first aid and sea survival expert."

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Azzam crew – in pictures

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Photos of each of the eight members of the Azzam yacht that will sail for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race. For more see Osman Samiuddin's complete breakdown of the crew.

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