Azzam was a Volvo Open 70 yacht by Farr Yacht Design. Skippered by Ian Walker, she finished fifth in the 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race.[1]

Azzam
Azzam during the 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race.
Nation United Arab Emirates
ClassVolvo Open 70
Racing career
SkippersIan Walker

On 16 January 2015 the yacht was completely destroyed by fire in France. [2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 : Events | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Website". Sailing.org. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  2. ^ "Abu Dhabi's Former VOR Yacht Destroyed By Fire". Afloat.ie. 2015-01-21. Retrieved 2017-07-06.