The IMOCA 60 Class yacht Pindar (2) was designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian and launched in 2007[1] after being assembled by Cookson Boats based in New Zealand. Soon after launch the boat lost it mast during Cowes Week.[2] The boat was conceived for a mixed of crewed racing and therefore was the most powerful IMOCA of it generation with a number of initiative features.[3] The boat was extensively damaged in 2013–2014 and has not sailed since and has been written off by the insurance company.
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Juan Kouyoumdjian  |
| Builder(s) | Cookson Boats (NZL) Ltd |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Canting Keel |
| Rudder(s) | Twin Rudders |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
Not to be confused with the IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 both previous named Pindar.
Racing results edit
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 7 / 14 | 2010 | Barcelona World Race | IMOCA 60 | Hugo Boss 3 |  Andy Meiklejohn (GBR)  Wouter Verbraak (NED) |
111d 10h 49m | |
| 5 / 30 | 2009 | 2008–2009 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Bahrain Team Pindar |  Brian Thompson (FRA) |
98d 20h 29m | |
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| Other Races | |||||||
| 22 / 72 | 2011 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Race | IRC Overall | Hugo Boss 3 | 2d 16h 38m | ||
| 5 / 6 | 2011 | Rolex Fastnet Race | IMOCA 60 | Hugo Boss 3 | 2d 00h 44m | ||
| 143 / 184 | 2011 | Rolex Giraglia Cup | Handicap | Hugo Boss 3 | 42h 46m | ||
| 4 / 11 | 2009 | Rolex Fastnet Race | IMOCA 60 | Pindar | 2d 19h 15m | ||
References edit
- ^ "Pindars new cutting edge Open 60 hits the water". www.yachtsandyachting.com.
- ^ "Pindar Dismasted During Eventful Day In Cowes". sailing.org.
- ^ "Document sans titre".
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