Salter Signs As Navigator

Ericsson Racing Team have appointed Briton Julian ‘Jules’ Salter as navigator for their international entry in the 2008-09 race.

Thirty-nine-year-old Salter joins a formidable line-up on Ericsson’s lead boat. He links up with Brazilian skipper Torben Grael and the two experienced watch captains, New Zealanders Stu Bannatyne and Brad Jackson.