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Alfa Romeo III is a 21-metre (69 ft) "mini-maxi" built to compete with other boats of the same size in shorter distance races under IRC rules.
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The Archambault A13 is a French sailboat that was designed by Joubert Nivelt Design, with Bernard Nivelt as principal designer. It was designed as an IRC racer-cruiser and first built in 2014. The designation indicates the boat's approximate length overall in metres.
References
- ↑ Bell Lawrie Scottish Series 2005 – Series Report for IRC1
- ↑ Skandia Cowes Week 2008 – 2005 Overall Results
- ↑ Sailing Results
- ↑ Sailing Results
- ↑ "DEAUVILLE-WEEK > RESULTS > Class 1 : 52 - 60 footers". Archived from the original on 12 August 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ↑ Sailing Results
- Irish Sailing Association - Mills Design Launch IRC 40 Tiamat
- Cowes Online - Clean sweep for Tiamat at Fortis IRC Championship
- Yachts and Yachting - Rolex Commodores’ Cup Overall
- Sail-Regatta.com - Tiamat wins inaugural French IRC Championships