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IMOCA 60 Hugo Boss 2
The IMOCA 60 Class yacht Hugo Boss 2 was designed by Group Finot Group Finot is a French boat design company based in Jouy-en-Josas. Founded by Jean-Marie Finot, the company specializes in the design of fiberglass sailboats. The company also collaborates with designer Pascal Conq as ''Groupe Finot - Conq'' ... and launched in the 2007 after being built by Jason Carrington/Neville Hutton in Lymington, England. Names and Ownership Hugo Boss 2 (2007-2009) * Skipper: Alex Thomson Energa (2012-2013) * Skipper: Zbigniew Gutkowski La Compagnie du Lit – Boulogne Billancourt (2016-2017) * Skipper: Stéphane Le Diraison Time For Oceans (2018-2021) * Skipper: Stéphane Le Diraison Gentoo Sailing Team (since 2022) * Skipper: James Harayda * Sail No.: GBR 88 Racing Results References 2000s sailing yachts Sailboat types built in the United Kingdom Vendée Globe yachts IMOCA 60 yachts Sailboat type designs by Groupe Finot {{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] |