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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Joubert-Nivelt Design  |
| Builder(s) | Thierry Dubois |
The IMOCA 60 Class yacht Solidaires, 50 was designed by Bernard Nivelt [1] and launched in the March 1999 after being built Thierry Dubois in France. [2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Joubert-Nivelt Design |
| Builder(s) | Thierry Dubois |
The IMOCA 60 Class yacht Solidaires, 50 was designed by Bernard Nivelt [1] and launched in the March 1999 after being built Thierry Dubois in France. [2]
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | ||||||||
| 3 / 5 | 2011 | 2010-2011 Velux 5 Oceans Race | Eco 60 | ACTIVE HOUSE, 84 |  Derek Hatfield (CAN) | [3] | ||
| 9 / 29 | 2009 | 2008–2009 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Great America III |  Richard Wilson (USA) | 121d 00h 40m | [4] | |
| DNF | 2005 | 2004–2005 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | VM Matériaux |  Patrice Carpentier (FRA) | |||
| DNF | 2001 | 2000–2001 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Whirlpool | Thierry Dubois (FRA) | |||
| Transatlantic Races | ||||||||
| Other Races | ||||||||
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