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RORC Time Over Distance Volume 13 - Jason Carrington

by RORC 27 Jun 2020 15:34 BST
Time Over Distance: Jason Carrington © RORC

Jason Carrington, the world-renowned professional yachtsman and boat builder is interviewed by Louay Habib for the 13th edition of the RORC Time Over Distance Series.

Jason has become almost legendary for his painstaking attention to detail and his relentless ambition to build the best composite yachts for the most challenging races in the world including: Volvo 60 Assa Abloy, FAST40+ RÁN, IMOCA 60 HUGO BOSS, and AC75 Britannia.

From 1993 to 2006 Jason competed in four editions of the Whitbread and Volvo Ocean Race, as well as record-breaking runs on Mike Slade's Maxi Leopard.

Next week: Luke Patience - Scottish Silver Olympic Medallist

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