Volvo Open 70
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The Volvo Open 70 is the current class of racing yachts designed for the Volvo Ocean Race. It was first used in the 2005-2006 race (replacing the Open 60 yachts which were first used in 1993) and use a Canting keel which is capable of canting transversely up to an angle of 40 degrees. According to the VO70 rule, the yachts can be made from glass fibres, aramid fibres, or carbon fibres (which were not allowed for the VO60’s).
In April 2005, the VO70 ‘movistar’ broke the 24 hour world monohull speed record when she sailed 530 nautical miles.[1] (this record has since been broken).
Version 2 of the VO70 rule which “has been further developed to apply the lessons learned on the last event and ensure the continuing evolution of this outstanding class” was released in September 2006.[2]
Measurements:
| Overall Length: | 21.5m (70.5ft) (max) |
| Beam: | 5.0m to 5.7m |
| Draft: | 4.5m (below DWL) |
| Mast height: | 31.5m (above DWL) |
| Weight: | 13,860kg to 14,000kg |
| Keel Weight: | 6,000kg to 7,400kg |
Sail Areas:
| Mainsail area: | 175 m² (max) |
| Spinnaker area: | 300 m² to 500 m² |
| Spinnaker area: | 300 m² to 500 m² |
| Storm Jib: | 30 m² to 35 m² |
| Heavy Weather Jib: | 94 m² (max) |
| Masthead Spinnaker: | 300 m² to 500 m² |
| Fractional Spinnaker: | 350 m² (max) |
| Storm Trysail: | 36 m² to 41 m² |
[edit] References
- ^ Volvo Ocean Race; Boat Design
- ^ About The Race – Volvo Open 70 Rule' – retrieved 28 May 2008
- ^ Volvo Open 70 Rule V2
[edit] External links
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