BLACK STAR SAILING TEAM

Hull Number: 27
Boat Owner: Christian Zuerrer (SUI)
Tactician: Cameron Dunn (NZL)

Having joined the fleet in 2022, Black Star Sailing Team, led by helm Christian Zuerrer with Cameron Dunn calling tactics, continues to gain speed and confidence. After securing their first race win at the 44Cup Alcaidesa Marina in 2023, they have remained competitive in the fleet. In the 2024 season, they delivered standout performances with third-place finishes at both the 44Cup Marstrand and their home event, the Brunnen World Championships, demonstrating their growing strength against the fleet’s top teams.

Founded in 2019, Black Star Sailing Team initially set out as a campaign to promote amateur sailors. Owner/driver Christian Zuerrer explains: "The 44Cup's pro/am rule, the simplicity of the one-design boat, and the highly professional racing circuit allow me to achieve my goal of providing a pathway for young sailors into the world of professional racing. It is the perfect platform to understand what goes into an international regatta of this level."

Crew:

Christian Zuerrer (SUI) - Owner / Driver
Cameron Dunn (NZL) - Tactician
Will Ryan (AUS) - Main trimmer
William Alloway (GBR) - Headsail Trimmer
Grégoire Siegwart (SUI) - Offside Trimmer
Simon Johnson (IRL) - Pit
Guy Endean (NZL) - Grinder
Kilian Wagen (SUI) - Floater
Celia Willison (NZL) - Bow

Shore Team

Coach : Luke Molloy (AUS)
Boat Captain : Adam Minter (AUS)
Shore team : Freddie White (GBR), Israel Martinez Moreno (ESP), Bryony Johnson (GBR)