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Skippered by Dutch two-time America’s Cup winner Simeon Tienpont, Team Childhood I represents the World Childhood Foundation – a global organisation founded by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden which works to protect children from violence and sexual abuse.

Tienpont has recruited an experienced core crew comprising fellow Dutchmen Gerd-Jan Poortman, Peter van Niekerk, Wouter Verbraak and former Olympian Pieter-Jan Postma, along with a group of young, keen, talented Dutch and Swedish sailors.

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Sailing squad