Over the years, John Dane has been involved in four previous Olympic campaigns in the Dragon (68), Soling (72), Finn (76) and Star (84), finishing 2nd, 4th, 3rd and 4th respectively in the trials. Dane is also a world and national champion in multiple classes.

John Dane III is President and CEO of Trinity Yachts, one of the world’s leading builders of mega-yachts, headquartered in Gulfport, MS.

Austin started sailing on the San Francisco Bay in 5.5 metres and El Toros as a child. He soon progressed to the Star Class, competing in high level events such as the Bacardi Cup with his father. An all round athlete, Sperry focused on his studies and other sports while at Whittier College in Los Angeles. Sperry has evolved to become one of the world’s top sailors, sailing with and against the best in the sport.

When he’s not sailing, Austin runs EMS Co. in Gulfport, MS and works with International Yacht Collection (IYC) as a Yacht Broker.

Steve is a Washington native. He is an two time Star World Champion, an Olympic Champion and a Whitbread Champion. He has won 7 World Championships and has been involved in 6 America’s Cup Campaigns.

Rodney is an Australia native that started coaching 20 years ago when he was on the national team. Rodney turned coaching into a full-time career 16 years ago and excels in sail trim, racing rules, mental preparation, planning and periodization, boat maintenance and managing equipment.

A Swedish native, Hans has been sailing since he was five years old and won the IODA World Championships in 1976. He was also a Silver medalist in the Star Class in the 1996 Olympics. Hans has been sailing the Star boat for the last 17 years and has participated in five Olympic campaigns.

Dr. Chris Herrera (DPT, CSCS, CPT) is a leader in the sports training and healthcare field as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, as well as a licensed physical therapist. Chris is also the strength and conditioning coach for the United States Sailing Team and owner of Jaguar Professional Training. www.jaguarpt.com

An expert in the healthcare field for more than two decades, Lisa is a licensed nutritionist, licensed psychotherapist, certified coach and athlete working with professional, world and national class athletes. Lisa is also the Olympic and Paralympics Team Nutritionist for US Sailing Iron Girl Corp., and an adjunct professor at the University of Miami, Department of Exercise Science. www.runningnutritionist.com

Jennifer is the Managing Director of Trim Sailing, an independent marketing and communications agency dedicated to sailing. The Trim Sailing team looks after Austin Sperry's PR and sponsorship programme. www.trimsailing.com