Robert Hemming

A former national champion in the Finn class, Rob has also won multiple keelboat titles, including eight-metre World Championships. He served as team leader at Tokyo 2020 and the previous Pan American Games. Rob is now stepping in as Captain, succeeding the legendary Richard Clarke, with the goal of continuing to develop Canadian sailing and nurture the next generation of talented young sailors.

Ansel Koehn

Ansel, hailing from Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC, is the bowman for Team Canada. With a background in smaller boats, including the 29er, and coaching from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Ansel has developed agility and speed in match racing. His recent experience as mid-bow on a Pac52 further enhances his understanding of boat styles and manoeuvre mechanics, contributing to his proficiency in windward-leeward-style racing.