CHARISMA

Hull Number: 15
Boat Owner: Nico Poons (NED)
Tactician: Andy Horton (USA)

Charisma, led by Monaco-based Dutchman Nico Poons, has set the benchmark high after winning both the 2022 and 2023 44Cup World and Tour Championship titles. In the 2024 season, they remained a formidable force, securing a race win at the 44Cup Baiona and finishing second at the Brunnen World Championships, reinforcing their status as one of the fleet’s top contenders.

Crew:

Nico Poons (NED) - Owner / Driver
Andy Horton (USA) - Tactician
Nicholas Heiner (NED) - Main trimmer
Ross Halcrow (NZL) - Headsail Trimmer
Dimitri Simmons (NED) - Offside Trimmer
Ryan Godfrey (AUS) - Pit
Robin Jacobs (NED) - Grinder
Arancia Malaspina (ITA) - Floater
Ivan Peute (NED) - Bow

Shore Team

Coach : Morgan Reeser (USA)
Boat Captain : Craig Thompson (GBR)
Shore team : Sammie Poons (NED)