| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Finot-Conq  |
| Builder(s) | CNB Chantier |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
The IMOCA 60 class yacht Fila was designed by Finot-Conq and launched in 1997 after being made by CNB in France. Just a year later, it won the The Around Alone race in 1998. [1] [2]
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 4 / 7 | 2006 | Velux 5 Oceans Race | IMOCA 60 | SAGA INSURANCE |  Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (GBR) | 159d 13h | [3] |
| 1 | 1998 | 1998 The Around Alone | IMOCA 60 | Fila |  Giovanni Soldini (ITA) | 116 days | [4] |
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| 3 / 30 | 2014 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | GREY POWER, GBR 300X | Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (GBR) | 20d 07h 52m | [5] |
| 9 / 17 | 2003 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | LOIRE ATLANTIQUE 44 |  François Robert (FRA) Antoine Koch (FRA) | 4d 05h | [1] |
| 5 / 12 | 2003 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | L'HEAUTONTIMOROUMENOS 44 | Antoine Koch (FRA) | 17d 13h | [1] |
| 6 / 12 | 2001 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Fila | Massimo Rufini (ITA) Bruno Laurent (ITA) | 17d 03h 23m | [1] |
| Other Races | |||||||
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