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IMOCA 60 Canada
The IMOCA 60 Class yacht Spirit of Canada was designed by Owen Clark Design and launched in September 2006 after being made by first owner Derek Hatfield in Cobourg, Canada. Names and Ownership Spirit of Canada (2005-2007) * Skipper: Derek Hatfield Algimouss-Spirit of Canada (2008) * Skipper: Derek Hatfield O Canada (2011-2018) * Skipper: Eric Holden and Morgen Watson Ebac (2020-2022) * Skipper: Antoine Cornic Human Immobilier (since 2022) * Skipper: Antoine Cornic * Sail No.: FRA 1461 Racing results References 2000s sailing yachts Sailing yachts designed by Owen Clarke Design Sailing yachts designed by Merfyn Owen Sailing yachts designed by Allen Clarke Vendée Globe yachts IMOCA 60 yachts Sailboat types built in Canada {{Ship-type-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60
The IMOCA ("Open 60"), is a 60ft development class monohull sailing yacht administered by the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). The class pinnacle event are single or two person ocean races, such as the Route du Rhum and the Vendée Globe and this has been intimately linked to design development within the class. Class description This class is of "open" design, this means the boat is measurement controlled and therefore designers have freedom within the rules. Design restrictions include the length (between 59 and ) and maximum draft (). There are no explicit restrictions on beam, mast height or sail area although these are all indirectly controlled by flotation and self-righting capability requirements. The rules also tackle safety and survival design and equipment. This class is recognised by World Sailing. Events These races are open to, but not necessarily limited to this class. * Barcelona World Race * * Rolex Fastnet Race * Route du Rhum * Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |