Background Information

The Cook / Lowden sailing team is an east west collaboration to represent Canada internationally in the 49er class. The team recently qualified for the Canadian Sailing Team at the 2010 Worlds and the Miami Olympic Classes regatta. The goals of the team are to strive for medal winning performance at the 2011 and 2012 World Championships and to compete for a medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Vital Stats for the Team:

Current World Ranking: 21

Skipper: Gordon Cook
Age: 31
Hometown: Toronto
Yacht Club: Royal Canadian YC
ISAF Sailor ID:   CANGC5
Height: 180cm
Weight: 75kg


Crew: Hunter Lowden
Age: 28
Hometown: West Vancouver
Yacht Club: Royal Vancouver YC
ISAF Sailor ID:   CANHL1
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 80 kg