The newly launched Farr designed Kiwi 40 #2, "MARIE TOÎT - CAEN LA MER" Skippered by Marc Lepesqueux and co-skippered by Michel Kleinjans have arrived just in time for the start of the 2011 Normandy Channel Race on 22-May. Follow the race on the Regatta Website Best of luck and safe sailing to Marc and Michel.
The first Farr designed Kiwi 40's Peraspera (below) skippered by Francesco Piva was apparently unable to make the start of the race.
The Class 40 is one of the most significant offshore racing yacht rule that has ever been developed. The enormous benefits of a simple and strict box rule that allows for design interpretation but limits build and campaigning costs by insisting on inexpensive build materials, has proved irresistible. In the four years that the rule has existed some 100 plus owners worldwide have purchased a Class 40.
With highly competitive boat-to-boat racing available around the buoys and across oceans on a strong, reliable and affordable performance yachts, the Class 40 formula attracts professionals and amateurs alike with most Class approved races yielding a fleet of at least 25 boats.
Following our Keep it Simple concept throughout the structural design, the geometries, the details and ultimately the construction methodology we have arrived with the Kiwi 40 - a reliable, stiff, safe, well-finished, fast and aesthetically pleasing Class 40.
To achieve this result, the correct vision and approach have been crucial from the outset with Farr Yacht Design and BTBoats fully involved in every aspect since we launched the design brief.
BTBoats have been directly involved in simplifying the build solutions and Farr Yacht Design have enthusiastically provided the appropriate design solutions.
Find more information about the Kiwi 40 at Farr Yacht Sales
