The IMOCA 60-class yacht Aviva was designed by Owen Clark Design and launched in September 2006 after being made by Hakes Marine based in New Zealand.[1][2] The boat is a sistership to the Ecover 3.[3][4] Note during the run up the original Group 4 was branded as Aviva "111" and used for initial training events while this boat was in build.
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Owen Clarke Design, Allen Clarke, Mervyn Owen, Clay Oliver  |
| Year | 14 December 2007 |
| Builder(s) | Hakes Marine (NZL) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Canting Keel |
| Rudder(s) | Twin Rudders |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
Names and Ownership edit
Aviva (2007-2012)
- Skipper: Dee Caffari
Ariel II (2018-2019)
- Skipper: Ari Huusela
Stark (2020-2021)
- Skipper: Ari Huusela
Szabi Racing (2022)
- Skipper: Weöres Szabolcs
New Europe (since 2023)[5]
- Skipper: Weöres Szabolcs
- Sail No.: HUN 23
Racing results edit
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 25 / 33 | 2021 | 2020–2021 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Stark, FIN 222 |  Ari Huusela (FIN) |
116d 18h 15m | |
| 6 / 14 | 2009 | Barcelona World Race | IMOCA 60 | GAES Centros Auditivos, ESP 222 |  Dee Caffari (GBR) Anna Corbella (ESP) |
102d 19h 17m | |
| 6 / 30 | 2009 | 2008–2009 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Aviva, GBR 222 | Dee Caffari (GBR) |
99j01h11 | |
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| Other Races | |||||||
References edit
- ^ "Document sans titre". histoiredeshalfs.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Document sans titre". histoiredeshalfs.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Technical alliance for Dee Caffari and Mike Golding". sail-world.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Extensive testing for Golding & Caffari before Vendée Globe". yachtsandyachting.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "NEW EUROPE". www.imoca.org. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
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