Chuck Culpepper counts diving from the Azzam sailboat into the shark-rich waters off South Africa during the Volvo Ocean Race as 'among the most thrilling moments of existence'. Courtesy of Ainhoa Sanchez
Chuck Culpepper counts diving from the Azzam sailboat into the shark-rich waters off South Africa during the Volvo Ocean Race as 'among the most thrilling moments of existence'. Courtesy of Ainhoa SanShow more
Stint in the Middle East was far from a no-brainer
While at The National columnist Chuck Culpepper followed a race around the world, discovered new levels of fandom, experienced Arab culture and had a splash.