IMOCA 60 PRB (1996) explained

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Class:IMOCA 60
Hull:Carbon Sandwich
Keel Type:Canting Keel
Ballast:Water Ballast
Rudder Type:Twin Rudders
Rig Type:Sloop
Previous:PRB Vendee
Successor:PRB 2

The IMOCA 60 Class yacht PRB, FRA 85 was designed by Finot-Cong and launched in 15 July 1996 after being built by Chantier Nautique Pinta based in La Rochelle, France.[1] The boat capsized during the 1994–95 BOC Challenge and was lost although Isabelle Autissier was rescued by fellow competitor Italian G. Soldini.[2] The boat capsized with the keel and keel bulb attached and was unable to right itself despite having a canting keel. Primarily because of the large deck area creating a very wide stable form, this led to the coachroof enlarging and moor camber on the deck to make the boats less stable upside down and the introduction of the righting test.

Racing Results

PosYearRaceClassBoat NameSkipperNotesRef
Round the World Races
DNF 2008 PRB
DNF 1996 PRB
Transatlantic Races
Other Races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Document sans titre.
  2. Howe, Robert F. (1 March 1999) "The Deep End of the Sea", Time. Retrieved 19 June 2010.