Aaron Hume-Merry is a New Zealand high-performance sailor with over a decade of experience across Olympic classes, foiling, inshore, and offshore racing. A national champion and New Zealand representative at World Championship level, he has built a diverse sailing background spanning elite inshore competition through to offshore endurance racing. Aaron brings resilience, competitiveness, and a strong team mentality, forged through a lifetime of performing in high-pressure sporting environments across multiple disciplines.
"The Ocean Race represents a pinnacle of our sport, combining endurance, teamwork, innovation, and resilience at the highest level. Having spent my life competing in high-performance sport and pushing myself in demanding environments, the opportunity to join Conrad Colman and Aotearoa Ocean Racing is incredibly exciting. Conrad's vision and commitment to pushing the boundaries of the sport, particularly through sustainability and innovation, are inspiring. I'm motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a world-class campaign, continue developing as an offshore sailor, and help showcase New Zealand talent on the global stage."
