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Tim Kröger has confirmed to race on-board Swan 60, Spirit of Europe at the upcoming 34 Copa del Rey MAPFRE with racing scheduled for the first week of August in Palma, Spain.

Tim has over 2000,000 nautical miles of sailing on his CV. One of the most experienced and successful German offshore sailors, Tim has competed in numerous Whitbread Round the World and Volvo Ocean Races as well as the America’s Cup. He also won the Admiral’s Cup in 1983 being awarded the Silver Laurel, Germany’s top sporting award, and became a World Champion in 1995.

The German sailor has been involved with the Gazprom Swan 60 Class since its inception in 2012 and brings a wealth of new entries to the circuit on an annual basis. Spirit of Europe will be racing in Palma Bay with 135 teams from 23 different nationalities hosted by the Real Club Nautico de Palma.

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