IMOCA 60 Pindar 2
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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 |
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.
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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