Peter van Polen

Crew

Dutchman Peter van Polen, 44, works at the facility management of the Dutch Police with the Dutch police.  He joined Oceans of Hope as a crew member for the second leg.  

The father of two, who was diagnosed with MS in 1999 said, “I love everything about the water, I used to have a boat and sailed as a child so I’m looking forward to being back on the water.”

His family will be in Amsterdam Marina to welcome him home. 

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