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Created in 2005, the Extreme 40 is the ultimate racing sailboat powered by wind alone, innovative in design and cutting edge in racing ability.
At 40-foot long, this lightweight carbon fibre catamaran has already shown its ability to provide exciting sailing, very close to the shore, offering a grandstand sport for spectators and a business-to-business experience for guests. The class has attracted many of the world’s top adrenalin-seeking sailors and a significant number of corporate sponsors.
The boats which have two hulls and a deck that is made from a trampoline like netting stretched between the hulls, can reach exhilarating speeds of up to 40 knots (just under 50 miles per hour) and yet even in a light breeze the boats still provide a great ride, flying around on just one hull.
The catamaran can be easily packed into a standard 40-foot container on its own road trailer and can be quickly assembled by its crew, making this class flexible and able to compete at any venue.
The Extreme 40 is constructed under a strict one design rule and a one manufacturer class, this creates a level playing field out on the water and it is down to the skills of the sailors to gain the edge, the eventual winner is the team that performs best on the race course. Each boat is sailed by four sailors plus a ‘fifth man’ spot for a guest to actually race alongside the pro crew – how many people get the opportunity to ride shotgun in a top level sport!
For more infomation about the Extreme 40 visit the class website www.class.extreme40.com
Notice of Race issued
19.03.08iShares Cup event organisers, OC Events, issue the Notice of... read more
New boats for 2008 launched
18.03.08The latest addition to the Extreme 40 fleet hits the... read more
Two-boat Extreme 40 training for BMW Oracle
12.03.08French sailing Franck Cammas star joins BMW Oracle for some... read more
BMW Oracle gets on the Extreme 40 bandwagon
06.02.08Less than 3 weeks after Alinghi, America's Cup Team,... read more
Alinghi test out the Extreme 40
21.01.08Alinghi took two Extreme 40 catamarans out for a... read more
iShares Cup Extreme 40 Sailing Series 2008
02.01.08Provisional dates for the iShares Cup Extreme 40 Sailing Series... read more
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