Ericsson Racing Team Names Australian Yachtsman Tom Braidwood as Crew.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Ericsson (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ERICY) Racing Team has today named Tom Braidwood Tom Braidwood (born September 27, 1948) is a Canadian actor best known for the role of Melvin Frohike, one of the conspiracy theorists known as the Lone Gunmen on the American television series The X-Files. as crewmember of Ericsson's entry in the Volvo Ocean Race Volvo Ocean Race (formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race) is a yacht race around the world, held every four years. It's named after its sponsor, Volvo. Though the route is changed to accommodate various ports of call, the race typically departs England in September. 2005-06. Tom Braidwood is a highly respected and experienced sailor from Sydney, Australia and he is really looking forward to taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race with the Ericsson Racing Team this time around. "The Volvo Ocean Race is a tough event. But I love the team environment and getting stuck into racing with a few boys that are just as excited about getting the job done as you are. I sailed with Neal in the 95 Americas Cup and worked with him as a shore crew on Silk Cut Silk Cut is brand of low tar cigarette produced by the Gallaher Group. The packaging is characterised by a distinctive stark white packet with the brand name in a purple square. Tobacco only makes up 75% of the filling; the rest is Cytrel. in the Whitbread Around the World 1997-1998. I have a lot of respect for him and his ability to keep a team together and feel that this is a huge strength for this project. The new boats will be pretty fast and I think this Volvo Ocean Race is going to be spectacular," says Braidwood. Neal McDonald, a veteran of four round-the-world races, finishing second as skipper in his last race, and has competed in both the America's Cup America's Cup: see sailing. America's Cup Most prestigious trophy in international yachting competition. First offered under another name in Britain in 1851, the cup was won easily by the America from New York and subsequently became known as the and the Admiral's Cup The Admiral's Cup is a yachting race series in England. It was started in 1957 and is normally a biennial event (occurring in odd-numbered years). However, the event was not staged in 2001 or 2005. , is the skipper on Ericsson Racing Team and Steve Hayles is navigator. The brand new Volvo Open 70 racing boat was launched Thursday June 30 and the crew will start their training this week. "Tommy is a great bowman Bow·man , Sir William 1816-1892. British histologist, ophthalmologist, and surgeon who is noted for his studies of the eye, the kidney, and striated muscle. with no fear and bags of experience. The first time I sailed with Tommy was 10 years ago in the America's Cup and I have kept close tabs on his sailing career since then and it's a great pleasure to get him on board," says Neal McDonald. Braidwood is right now in the process of finishing building a new super maxi in Sydney and is really looking forward to get out on the water to start training with the Ericsson Racing Team. "In the last race I got to steer over the line into Sydney with all my family and friends out on the water to see us in. It was the best feeling and I am sure that Melbourne will put on a big welcome this time, and I hope to have a few friends and family there again. It will be a great buzz," says Tom Braidwood. Ericsson, the world's leading telecommunications supplier, announced its entry in the race on April 25. The Ericsson Racing Team is supported by Semcon as design and development partner. "Ericsson's core values are professionalism, respect and perseverance Perseverance See also Determination. Ainsworth redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752] Call of the Wild, The dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit. ; three qualities that are at the heart of a successful ocean racing team and qualities that I know lie at the heart of what Neal and his crew has delivered throughout their career," said Dusyant Patel, Operating Officer of Ericsson Racing Team. For updates and pictures on the Ericsson Racing Team's participation in the Volvo Ocean Race, please visit: www.ericssonracingteam.com Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet See broadband. communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read more at: http://www.ericsson.com/press |
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