Anna Merchant is a multidisciplinary sailor from New Zealand, with a background spanning high-performance inshore, offshore and foiling disciplines. She has competed at the highest level during two double-handed offshore World Championships, achieved multiple medals at the Women’s World Match Racing Championships, and raced in numerous fully crewed offshore campaigns and one-design fleets, including multiple podium finishes in the IC37 class. She has also achieved several national titles, and set new race records aboard keelboats and foiling multihulls including the GC32. Anna is excited to take the next step in her sailing career into the IMOCA class as part of the Aotearoa Ocean Racing campaign aboard MSIG Europe, joining a world-class fleet and competing alongside some of the most experienced offshore sailors in the world.
"Joining Aotearoa Ocean Racing and the MSIG Europe campaign is an incredibly exciting next step in my sailing career. Conrad’s experience, knowledge and achievements in ocean racing are truly inspiring, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside him and learn from one of the best in the sport. I’m looking forward to contributing to the team, embracing the challenges of the IMOCA class, and continuing to develop within the highest level of offshore racing.”
