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VO60
The Whitbread 60 (W60), later known as the Volvo Ocean 60 (VO60), was a class of ocean racing yacht built to a " box rule" specifying key design parameters of the 10 smaller yachts which took part the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race. The class raced with such success that the following race was restricted to Whitbread 60s only. Its design was used for the last time in the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race, replaced thereafter by the sophisticated, canting keel Volvo Open 70, built to a new box rule. Box Rule specifications Yachts A total of 32 Volvo Ocean 60s were built for the three editions the class was used by the race. 28 of these competed in the race with 4 boats being built as training boats for two boat testing although race organizers tried to discourage this. Designers Comparison of Ocean 60 and Open 70 References External linksVolvo Ocean Race – Official siteVolvo Ocean Race TV– Official Web TV site– A W60 design detailspeedsailing– V.O.60 I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001–2002 Volvo Ocean Race
The 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race was the eighth edition of the around-the-world sailing event Volvo Ocean Race, and the first under the name Volvo Ocean Race. For the 2001–02 the sponsorship of the race was taken over by Volvo and Volvo Cars. The race was renamed the Volvo Ocean Race. Stopovers were added in Germany, France, and Sweden being the Volvo's three biggest car markets in Europe. In addition the points system had been modified significantly in an effort to keep the race competitive until the final leg. The previous "points" race having been effectively won two full legs before the final gun. John Kostecki, who had co-skippered with George Collins on '' Chessie Racing'' in the 1997 to 1998 Whitbread to great effect, captained his first Volvo Ocean race winner in 2002. ''Assa Abloy's'' new composite mold technique proved very quick, but not quite quick enough, while long time Whitbread skipper Grant Dalton's two boat syndicate suffered badly from a lack of preparation t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Team SEB
''Team SEB'' (also ''RS'') is a Swedish Volvo Ocean 60 yacht. Career She competed in the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race and finished 7th skippered by Gunnar Krantz. The boat was renamed ''RS'' and participated in the 2003 Volvo Baltic Race skippered by Erle Williams Erle may refer to: Places * Erle, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia * Erle, California, a former settlement in the United States *Erle (river), a river of Thuringia, Germany *, a borough of the German city of Gelsenkirchen *, a village in the German muni .... ''RS'' won the competition. References {{Reflist Sailing yachts of Sweden Volvo Ocean 60 yachts Volvo Ocean Race yachts 2000s sailing yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volvo Open 70
The Volvo Open 70 (sometimes referred to as a Volvo Ocean 70) is the former class of racing yachts designed for the Volvo Ocean Race. It was first used in the 2005–06 race (replacing the Volvo Ocean 60 yachts which were first used in 1993). According to the VO70 rule, the yachts can be made from glass fibres, aramid fibres, or carbon fibres (which were not allowed for VO60s). It uses a canting keel which is capable of canting transversely up to an angle of 40 degrees. The Volvo Open 70 is not a singular yacht design or boat but rather a set of design rules to which competing boats must adhere. This is similar to the concept to the design and construction rules that define a racing car. Competing teams design and build boats within the scope of this rule to try and come up with the fastest boat for the expected conditions of the race. Version 2 of the VO70 rule which ''“has been further developed to apply the lessons learned on the last event and ensure the continuing evol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Team News Corp
''Team News Corp'' (also ''Challenge of Netsurvey'', ''Team Elanders'') is an Australian Volvo Ocean 60 The Whitbread 60 (W60), later known as the Volvo Ocean 60 (VO60), was a class of ocean racing yacht built to a " box rule" specifying key design parameters of the 10 smaller yachts which took part the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race. ... yacht. She competed in the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race and finished 5th skippered by Jez Fanstone. References {{Reflist Sailing yachts of Australia Volvo Ocean 60 yachts Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race yachts 2000s sailing yachts Sailing yachts of Sweden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illbruck Challenge
''Illbruck Challenge'' is a Volvo Ocean 60 yacht. She won the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race skippered by John Kostecki John Paul Kostecki (born July 7, 1964) is an American competitive sailor of Polish descent. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He started his sailing career in the San Francisco Bay, California. Events World Championships Kostecki won a n .... ''Illbruck Challenge'' was launched in 2001. References {{Volvo Ocean Race winning yachts Volvo Ocean 60 yachts Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sailing yachts of Germany Sailing yachts designed by Bruce Farr Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race yachts 2000s sailing yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galicia '93 Pescanova
''Galicia '93 Pescanova'' is a Volvo Ocean 60 The Whitbread 60 (W60), later known as the Volvo Ocean 60 (VO60), was a class of ocean racing yacht built to a " box rule" specifying key design parameters of the 10 smaller yachts which took part the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race. ... yacht. She finished third in the W60 class of the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race skippered by Javier Gandara. References {{Fastnet Race winning yachts (line honours) Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sailing yachts of Spain Volvo Ocean 60 yachts Fastnet Race yachts 1990s sailing yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odessa (yacht)
''Odessa'' ( uk, Одеса 200) is a Volvo Ocean 60 The Whitbread 60 (W60), later known as the Volvo Ocean 60 (VO60), was a class of ocean racing yacht built to a " box rule" specifying key design parameters of the 10 smaller yachts which took part the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race. ... yacht. She finished tenth in the W60 class of the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race skippered by Anatoly Verba. References {{Reflist Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sailing yachts of Ukraine Volvo Ocean 60 yachts 1990s sailing yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merit Cup
''Merit Cup'' is a yacht. She finished second in the 1997–98 Whitbread Round the World Race skippered by Grant Dalton. Career ''Merit Cup'' was designed by Bruce Farr Bruce Kenneth Farr (born 1949 in Auckland) is a New Zealand designer of racing and cruising yachts. Farrdesigned boats have won, challenged for, or placed highly in the Whitbread Round the World Race, America's Cup, and Sydney to Hobart Yacht R ... and built by Martin Marine. References {{Reflist Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sailing yachts of Monaco Volvo Ocean 60 yachts Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race yachts 1990s sailing yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokio (yacht)
''Tokio'' is a Volvo Ocean 60 The Whitbread 60 (W60), later known as the Volvo Ocean 60 (VO60), was a class of ocean racing yacht built to a " box rule" specifying key design parameters of the 10 smaller yachts which took part the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race. ... yacht. She finished fifth in the W60 class of the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race skippered by Chris Dickson. References Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sailing yachts of Japan Volvo Ocean 60 yachts 1990s sailing yachts Sailboat type designs by Bruce Farr {{ship-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innovation Kvaerner
''Innovation Kvaerner'' (also known as ''Atea'') is a yacht. She finished fourth in the 1997–98 Whitbread Round the World Race skippered by Knut Frostad. Career ''Innovation Kvaerner'' was designed by Bruce Farr Bruce Kenneth Farr (born 1949 in Auckland) is a New Zealand designer of racing and cruising yachts. Farrdesigned boats have won, challenged for, or placed highly in the Whitbread Round the World Race, America's Cup, and Sydney to Hobart Yacht R ... and built by Kvaerner Mandal. References {{Reflist Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sailing yachts of Norway Sailing yachts of Denmark Volvo Ocean 60 yachts 1990s sailing yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reebok/Dolphin & Youth
''Reebok/Dolphin & Youth'' is a Volvo Ocean 60 The Whitbread 60 (W60), later known as the Volvo Ocean 60 (VO60), was a class of ocean racing yacht built to a " box rule" specifying key design parameters of the 10 smaller yachts which took part the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race. ... yacht. She finished eighth in the W60 class of the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race skippered by Matt Humphries. References Volvo Ocean Race yachts Sailing yachts of the United Kingdom Volvo Ocean 60 yachts 1990s sailing yachts {{ship-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
