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
Illbruck Challenge in Kiel during 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race
Nation Germany
ClassVolvo Ocean 60
Designer(s)Bruce Farr
BuilderKillian Bushe
Launched2001
Racing career
SkippersJohn Kostecki
Notable victories2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race
Specifications
Displacement13,500 kg (29,800 lb)
Length19.40 m (63.6 ft) (LOA)
17.30 m (56.8 ft) (LWL)
Beam5.25 m (17.2 ft)
Draft3.75 m (12.3 ft)

Illbruck Challenge was launched in 2001.[3]

References

  1. "Farr Yacht Design". Farrdesign.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  2. "History - 40 years of life at the extreme". Volvo Ocean Race. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  3. "illbruck Challenge Sails Maiden Voyage with New Race Boat". Sail-world.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
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