Illbruck Challenge
Illbruck Challenge is a Volvo Ocean 60 yacht.[1] She won the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race skippered by John Kostecki.[2]
 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 was launched in 2001.[3]
References
- "Farr Yacht Design". Farrdesign.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
- "History - 40 years of life at the extreme". Volvo Ocean Race. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
- "illbruck Challenge Sails Maiden Voyage with New Race Boat". Sail-world.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
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