A life made by sailing - Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15

As a child with dyslexia Gerd-Jan Poortman was drawn to boats, discovering a way to burn off his excess energy and a passion for the ocean that would consume his life. Now Gerd-Jan is a professional sailor preparing for one of his greatest challenges in the Volvo Ocean Race with Team Brunel. Expect more like this to be uploaded to the Official Volvo Ocean Race YouTube Channel in the future. Get all the latest updates on