SpiritSUI 8
History
When Per Wermelin commissioned his second modern 8-Metre he, again, turned to Pelle Petterson. As Dolphin she immediately crossed the Atlantic to compete at the Great Lakes ending second in 1985. Since then, each time she changed name, she also won the World Cup. First in Helsinki, then in Sweden and in 1998 Geneva. In 1997 she was bought by Jean Fabre and underwent a major overhaul at the Djurö Båtvarv folowed by a new keel designed by Holland's Peter van Oosanen who tested the famous wing keel of Australia II, designed by Ben Lexen in 1983. Named Yquem by Jean Fabre is a proven superb light air performer and will undoubtedly make her way to the podium again. Jean Fabre sold her to Canada and is sailing Yquem II succesfully eversince. Spirit was bought by a canadian Scottisch eam of Wisky Distillers and distributours and participated for the first time under their hand at the 2024 World Cup on the Clyde.
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Sail Area: The total surface area of all sails on the yacht, determining its power and speed.
Main Sail: The large sail attached to the main mast, providing most of the propulsion.
Fore Triangle: The area between the mast, deck, and forestay where headsails are rigged.
LOA (Length Overall): The full length of the yacht from the tip of the bow to the end of the stern.
LWL (Length at Waterline): The length of the hull where it meets the water, affecting speed and stability.
Beam: The yacht's widest point, which impacts stability.
Draught: The vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the keel, affecting how deep the yacht sits in the water.
Weight: The overall mass of the yacht.
Construction: The materials and method used to build the yacht, such as wood, steel, or fiberglass.
Rig: The configuration of the yacht’s sails, masts, and rigging.
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