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IMOCA 60 Solidaires
The IMOCA 60 The IMOCA ("Open 60") is a 60ft (18.3 m) development class monohull sailing yacht governed 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 an ... class yacht Solidaires, 50 was designed by Bernard Nivelt and launched in the March 1999 after being built Thierry Dubois in France. Racing results Timeline VM-Matériaux VM-Matériaux-Vendée-Globe-2004.jpg Great American III Adjustable rudder blades on 60 feet Great American III.jpg IMOCA-Great-American-III (1).jpg IMOCA-Great-American-III (2).jpg IMOCA-Great-American-III (3).jpg IMOCA-Great-American-III (4).jpg IMOCA-Great-American-III (5).jpg IMOCA-Great-American-III.jpg Open 60 Great American III Port-la-Foret.jpg References Individual sailing vessels 1990s sailing yachts Sailboat type designs by Bernard Nivelt Sailboat types built in France Vendée Globe yachts IMOCA 60 yachts {{Ship-type-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60
The IMOCA ("Open 60") is a 60ft (18.3 m) development class monohull sailing yacht governed 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. The class is recognised by World Sailing. Class description The class is of "open" design: the boat is measurement controlled, and designers have freedom within the rules. Several parts including the mast, boom and the canting keel ram and fin are one design for safety reasons. After several severe incidents in the early years of the class a self righting capability was introduced. Each boat must be able to self-right itself at any time. Every boat must prove this capability in a 90 degree or 180 degree test. Dimensions Design restrictions include the hull length to be between 59 and and maximum draft of . The length including the bowsp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velux 5 Oceans Race
The Velux 5 Oceans Race was a round-the-world single-handed yacht race, sailed in stages, managed by Clipper Ventures since 2000. Its most recent name comes from its main sponsor Velux. Originally known as the BOC Challenge, for the title sponsor BOC, the first edition was in 1982. In the late 1990s the race was renamed the Around Alone. The 2010-11 race was the last to take place and attracted just five entries. The event has not been held since. Overview The race was established in 1982 as the ''BOC Challenge'', with main sponsorship from BOC. The race was inspired by the '' Golden Globe Race'', which was the first single-handed round-the-world yacht race. Although the ''Golden Globe'' was a non-stop race, the ''BOC Challenge'' concept was for a single-handed round-the-world race, to be run in stages (in contrast to the '' Vendée Globe'', which is non-stop). As the longest single-handed event in the world, it was regarded as one of sailing's ultimate challenges. The ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Hatfield
Derek Hatfield (30 August 1952 – 30 July 2016) was a Canadian sailor, and the first Canadian to race solo twice around the world. Biography Hatfield attended Nackawic High School in Nackawic, New Brunswick, and then earned a Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree from York University.sailingscuttlebutt.com: "Eight Bells: Derek Hatfield" 5 Aug 2016 He joined the in 1971. There, he rose to become a fraud investigator. In 1986, he was hired by the to lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008–2009 Vendée Globe
The 2008–2009 Vendée Globe was a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race for IMOCA 60 class yachts and the sixth edition of the race. Summary The 2008 Vendée Globe began on 9 November 2008 and was won by Michel Desjoyaux, who set a new record at 84d 3h 9' 8". Race Director for this edition was Denis Horeau who heads the event management team having done the role for the 1989 and 2004 editions. Incidents Retirement causes The problems encountered by Jean Le Cam—losing his keel bulb and capsizing in the Southern Ocean—had a major impact on the order of finish. Fellow competitor Vincent Riou diverted and found his boat, circling to try to toss a rope to Le Cam who had exited a security hatch to hang onto the rudder. After three failed attempts, Vincent Riou went in closer, managing to rescue Jean Le Cam but also damaging his mast which failed soon after. Riou retired, but was awarded third place on redress, as he was third when diverted to assist the boat in distress. In add ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wilson (sailor)
Rich Wilson is an American male sailor born on 20 April 1950 in Boston. He is an offshore sailor having extensively competed in the Figaro class. File:Rich Wilson (9).jpg, File:Rich Wilson (10).jpg, File:Rich Wilson (19).jpg, File:Rich Wilson (20).jpg, File:Great American IV (2).jpg, File:Great America IV 2016-2017 Vendee Globe.jpg, File:Richwilson Profile Pic.jpg, Achievements Reference *1980: Newport-Bermuda, Holger Danske, Overall Winner. *1988: C-STAR, Curtana – Class V Multihulls – 1st. *1990: San Francisco-Boston, Great American capsizes off Cape Horn. *1993: World Record: San Francisco-Boston, Great American II vs. Clipper Northern Light, 69 days. *2001 World Record: New York-Melbourne, Great American II vs. Clipper Mandarin, with Bill Biewenga, 68 days. *2003: World Record: Hong Kong-New York, Great American II vs. Clipper Sea Witch, with Rich du Moulin, 72 days. *2004: The Transat: Plymouth-Boston, Great American II; Class 2 Multihulls, 2nd place, 15 days, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–2005 Vendée Globe
The 2004–2005 Vendée Globe was a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race for IMOCA 60 class yachts. The fifth edition of the race started on 7 November 2004 from Les Sables-d'Olonne. Summary The start of the 2004 race was watched by an estimated 300,000 people, which took place in mild weather. A fast start was followed by a few minor equipment problems, allowing the first racers to cross the equator just after 10 days. This was three days faster than the previous race, with all of the starters still sailing. Attrition began on entry into the Roaring Forties: Alex Thomson diverted to Cape Town to make unassisted repairs and continue racing. The fleet encountered a number of other problems. Hervé Laurent retired with serious rudder problems, Thomson abandoned, and Conrad Humphreys anchored to make unassisted rudder repairs. Gear problems and abandonments continued, then the fleet ran into an area of ice, and Sébastien Josse hit an iceberg head-on. The lead changed severa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrice Carpentier
Patrice Carpentier is a French professional sailor born on 10 January 1950 in Falaise, Calvados. He holds a BA in letters. Married with four children, he lives in La Trinidad-sur-Mer. He writes for Race Au Large and SeaHorse Magazine. He became race director for the 2018 Golden Globe race. Career highlights File:VM-Matériaux-Vendée-Globe-2004.jpg, ''VM Matériaux'' Patrice CarpentierDeparting for 2004 Vendée Globe References 1950 births Living people French male sailors (sport) Volvo Ocean Race sailors Class40 class sailors IMOCA 60 class sailors French Vendee Globe sailors 1989 Vendee Globe sailors 2000 Vendee Globe sailors 2004 Vendee Globe sailors Vendée Globe finishers Single-handed circumnavigating sailors 20th-century French sportsmen {{France-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–2001 Vendée Globe
The 2000–2001 Vendée Globe is a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race for IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 class yachts. This is the fourth edition of the race starting on 9 November 2000 from Les Sables-d'Olonne. Summary The departure originally planned for Sunday, November 5 but the decision was made to delay the postponed start till Thursday, 9 November 2000 a delay of 4 days due to bad weather. This race was the first major test of the new safety rules, introduced following the tragedies the previous races. Overall, it was a success; although some boats were again forced to retire from the race, none were lost. This race also featured the youngest entrant ever: Ellen MacArthur, who at 24 years old managed to put together a serious campaign with her custom-built boat ''Kingfisher''. Yves Parlier was the first to establish a lead, and headlines were made by Dominique Wavre of Switzerland on 10 December 2000 when his 430 nautical miles broke the 24-hour record for distance sailed si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thierry Dubois
Thierry Dubois is a French sailor born on February 24, 1967, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. He competed in high-level offshore solo races, including two unsuccessful attempts to complete the Vendee Globe in 1996-1997 Vendee Globe, 1996 and 2000-2001 Vendee Globe, 2000. In the 1996–1997 race, he and fellow competitor Tony Bullimore were dramatically rescued by the Australian Navy. They first dropped Dubois a liferaft from an aircraft before sending in a helicopter to rescue him deep into the southern ocean. Dubois came back in 2000 but electrical issues forced him to retire in New Zealand. After this round-the-world trip, he stopped sailing, devoting himself to IMOCA and the construction of a schooner for navigation in the Arctic seas and to link his two passions the mountain and the sea. It was launched in 2010 and Thierry Dubois now offers his clients to sail with him in Greenland or Iceland on La Louise.https://www.facebook.com/lalouise.fr/ References 1967 births Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Individual Sailing Vessels
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1990s Sailing Yachts
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the 15th pope. Births Valerian Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailboat Type Designs By Bernard Nivelt
A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture. Types Although sailboat terminology has varied across history, many terms have specific meanings in the context of modern yachting. A great number of sailboat-types may be distinguished by size, hull configuration, keel type, purpose, number and configuration of masts, and sail plan. Popular monohull designs include: Cutter The cutter is similar to a sloop with a single mast and mainsail, but generally carries the mast further aft to allow for two foresails, a jib and staysail, to be attached to the head stay and inner forestay, respectively. Once a common racing configuration, today it gives versatility to cruising boats, especially in allowing a small staysail to be flown from the inner stay in high winds. Catboat A catboat has a single mast mounted far forward and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
