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X-35 (yacht)
The X-35 was designed by X-Yachts Design Team led by Niels Jeppesen Niels is a male given name, equivalent to Nicholas, which is common in Denmark, Belgium, Norway (formerly) and the Netherlands. The Norwegian and Swedish variant is Nils. The name is a developed short form of Nicholas or Greek Nicolaos after Saint ... and first launched in 2006. The class is recognised by the International Sailing Federation. Events World Championships http://www.x-35.se/filer/2011_X-35_Worlds_Results.pdf References External links Official X-35 Class Association WebsiteOfficial X-Yachts Website World Sailing X35 Microsite Website {{Classes of World Sailing Classes of World Sailing Sailing yachts 2000s sailboat type designs Sailboat type designs by Niels Jeppesen Sailboat types built by X-Yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Yachts
X-Yachts A/S is a Danish shipyard, located in Haderslev in the southern part of Denmark. The shipyard builds sailboats between 35 and 65 feet. History The shipyard was founded in 1979 by the brothers Lars Jeppesen, Niels Jeppesen and their friend Birger Hansen. The first boat, the X-79, got its name due to the length of the boat, which was 7.9 m (7.96 m), and because it was launched in the year of 1979. The boat was the Danish answer to J/24, Albin Express, and Maxi 80 Racer and has won many regattas since the first launch. A total of 468 X-79 were built between 1979 and 1994. The yard builds approximately 150 boats per year. The yard has built over 6,000 boats to clients worldwide since 1979. X-Yachts employs a total of 100 people at the headquarter in Haderslev and has its own moulding production in Poland as well. X-Yachts has a global dealer network consisting of 40 independent dealers. In total X-Yachts employs over 250 people worldwide. The majority shareholder of X-Yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
