Illbruck Challenge

Illbruck Challenge

Illbruck Challenge in Kiel during 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race
Nation  Germany
Class Volvo Ocean 60
Designer(s) Bruce Farr
Builder Killian Bushe
Launched 2001
Racing career
Skippers John Kostecki
Notable victories 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race
Specifications
Displacement 13,500 kg (29,800 lb)
Length 19.40 m (63.6 ft) (LOA)
17.30 m (56.8 ft) (LWL)
Beam 5.25 m (17.2 ft)
Draft 3.75 m (12.3 ft)

Illbruck Challenge is a Volvo Ocean 60 yacht.[1] She won the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race skippered by John Kostecki.[2]

Illbruck Challenge was launched in 2001.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.farrdesign.com/471.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/presszone/en/14_History-40-years-of-life-at-the-extreme.html
  3. ↑ http://www.sail-world.com/illbruck_Challenge_Sails_Maiden_Voyage_with_New_Race_Boat/2547
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