Baptismal name | YOROSHIKU |
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Architect | VPLP |
Construction | 2018, CDK Technologies - Port La Forêt |
Launch date | 8/20/18 |
Former names | CHARAL |
Skipper | Justine METTRAUX |
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Launched in August 2018 by Team Charal, the VPLP design initially struggled with her hot-headedness, but gradually the team was able to tame this ultra-powerful trailblazing foiler.
Length | 18,28 m |
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Beam | 5,85 m |
Draught | 4,50 m |
Weight | 8 tonnes |
Mast height | 29 m |
Mast type | Wing mast |
Foils | Yes |
Sail area max. | |
Upwind | 320 m2 |
Downwind | 600 m2 |
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