Kraken (ex-Telefonica Black)

Volvo Open 70 (gen 2)

Length
21 m/70 ft

Monohull

Sail

Description

The Volvo 70 Ocean Race Yacht is a class of racing yachts designed for the Volvo Ocean Race. It was first used in the 2005–06 race and replaced the Volvo Ocean 60 Yachts, which were first raced in 1993. The Volvo Open 70 race rules are similar to those of a Formula One race team, as there is not a specific yacht design but a set of rules which competing yachts need to adhere to but all use a Canting keel which is capable of canting transversely up to an angle of 40 degrees. Originally known as Telefonica Black or Black Jack, our Volvo 70, "Kraken" is made of Carbon Fibre and was built for the 08/09 Volvo Ocean Race. Finishing 6th overall - and winning the final leg into St Petersburg - she went onto compete with a full professional, breaking many records along the way. Now, Kraken is run as a commercial race boat offering a predominantly amateur crew the opportunity to race on a high-performance yacht, normally reserved for top-end professionals. Kraken's crew love watching the transformation of a non-sailor, who has little or no sailing experience, find their voice and become a valuable member of the race team, learning how to make this thoroughbred race yacht perform as she was designed to be sailed. The crew want sailing and yacht racing to be an inclusive sport available to everyone; whatever your background and for as many people as possible to experience what it’s like on a Volvo Ocean 70 race yacht.

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