| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
| Olympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 49er | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 2 | 49er | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 49er | 2010 | Freeport City, BAH | |
| 1 | 49er | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 1 | 49er | 2002 | Kaneohe, HI, USA | |
| 2 | 49er | 2001 | Malcesine, ITA | |
| 10 | 49er | 2009 | Riva del Garda, ITA | |
Hobbies
Surfing, windsurfing, cycling. (49er.org, 10 Apr 2003)
Occupation
Serves in the Navy
Family
Two children
Additional information
Start of sporting career
He began sailing at age seven and had started at age 10. The first boat he sailed was an Optimist with his first sailing club, Club Nautico Hondarribia. (49er.org, 10 Apr 2003)
Reason for taking up this sport
His family inspired him to take up this sport. He received a boat for a birthday present. (49er.org, 10 Apr 2003)
Hero
Spanish sailors Alejandro Abascal and Luis Doreste. (49er.org, 10 Apr 2003)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Too much caution kills the confidence." (abc.es, 29 Mar 2012)
Awards
He and teammate Xabi Fernandez were named the ISAF World Male Sailors of the Year in 2011. They were also shortlisted for the award in 2002 and 2004. (rtve.es, 18 May 2012)
General
VOLVO OCEAN RACE
He skippered the Telefonica entry in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race. Telefonica became the first boat to win three consecutive legs in 22 years. (telegraph.co.uk, 19 Jun 2012)
Previous Olympics
Beijing 2008, Athens 2004
