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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Finot-Conq, Group Finot  |
| Year | July 1998 |
| Builder(s) | JMV Industries |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
The IMOCA 60 class yacht Somewhere 2 was designed by Finot-Conq [1] and launched in July 1998 after being made by JMV in Cherbourg in France. [2]
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 8 / 20 | 2005 | 2004–2005 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | ARCELOR DUNKERQUE |  Joe Seeten (FRA) | 104d 23h 02m | . |
| 4 / 24 | 2001 | 2000–2001 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Active Wear | Marc Thiercelin (FRA) | 102d 20h 37m | |
| 2 | 1998 | 1998 The Around Alone | IMOCA 60 | Somewhere 2 | Marc Thiercelin (FRA) | ||
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| 9 / 12 | 2005 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | MER VERTICALE | Cecilia Carreri (FRA) Joe Seeten (FRA) | 17d 16h | |
| 8 / 17 | 2003 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | ARCELOR DUNKERQUE | Eric Dumony (FRA) Joe Seeten (FRA) | 18d 08h 25m | |
| 10 / 13 | 2001 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | SOLLAC ATLANTIQUE | Eric Drouglazet (FRA) Joe Seeten (FRA) | 18d 08h 25m | |
| 5 | 1999 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | SOMEWHERE - BAUME & MERCIER | Bernard MALLARET (FRA) Marc THIERCELIN (FRA) | ||
| Other Races | |||||||
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