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| Other names | RS |
|---|---|
| Nation |  Sweden |
| Class | Volvo Ocean 60 |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Gunnar Krantz |
| Notable victories | 2003 Volvo Baltic Race |
Team SEB (also RS) is a Swedish Volvo Ocean 60 yacht.
| | |
| Other names | RS |
|---|---|
| Nation | Sweden |
| Class | Volvo Ocean 60 |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Gunnar Krantz |
| Notable victories | 2003 Volvo Baltic Race |
Team SEB (also RS) is a Swedish Volvo Ocean 60 yacht.
She competed in the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race and finished 7th skippered by Gunnar Krantz. [1]
The boat was renamed RS and participated in the 2003 Volvo Baltic Race skippered by Erle Williams. [2] RS won the competition. [3]
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