Meet the incredible Clipper 70 yachts – the world’s largest fleet of ocean racing wonders! Crafted by the renowned Tony Castro, these 70-foot gems are the pride of the Clipper Race, perfectly built for the challenging journey ahead.
The Clipper 70 is the third generation of one-design Clipper Round the World Yacht Raceyachts debuted in the Clipper 2013-14 Race, proving to be faster and more dynamic than previous Clipper Race yachts, breaking speed records of 35 knots.
Forget luxury; these lean, mean racing machines are not for the faint-hearted. Stripped of all frills, the Race Crew must master the art of living in tight quarters, skillfully managing their gear in their new floating home.
Below deck is a stripped-out interior with 24 bunks, a state-of-the-art navigation station and a simple galley. Watertight bulkheads and doors are strategically located to provide compartmentalisation in case of flooding.
Equipped with twin rudders, and a six-foot bowsprit, the Clipper 70s boast three large asymmetric spinnakers and a set of Yankee headsails for a performance boost. The clever hull design ensures top-notch control in various conditions, from light winds near the Equator to challenging ocean crossings, prioritizing both speed and safety.
Get ready for an adventure on the high seas with these sailing marvels!
The hull and deck are of a sandwich construction using glass fibre, epoxy resins and structural foam. More commonly called Foam Reinforced Plastic (FRP), this construction method is light, stiff and proven to produce an incredibly strong and safe hull.
The aluminum mast towers 95-feet above the waterline and is rigged using tried and trusted materials and methods to further improve overall safety.
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