All things Class40

[JL92S]

The Lombard Lift V2 is out the shed at Innovation



https://www.facebook.com/876341399056701/posts/4308477515843055/?d=n

 

[yl75]

There is the Normandy channel race going on right now :

https://normandy-race.com/en/follow-the-race/

Lipinski leading, closely followed by Théhin (also a Raison boat) and Carpentier (Manuard Mach 40.4)

 

[huey 2]

 

[furler49]

It was a great race to watch! Huge result for Axel having just launched his new boat with minimal training. The competition in this fleet is just immense! 

 

[plugger]

That’s some close racing!  The class is going from strength to strength- highlighting the philosophy of KISS of the class ethos in general!

 

[furler49]

I have no words, I’m in love. Check out the latest Class40 to touch the water. Aurelien Ducroz’s new Lombard design. 

 

[furler49]

Another being launched! Mach 40.4

 

[Tanton Y_M]

Simplified Sail Plan of the Class40 under construction.

 

[furler49]

Simplified Sail Plan of the Class40 under construction.

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Which Class40 is this relating to Tanton?

 

[JL92S]

Funky rig

 

[Revboat]

This is Tanton’s own design, currently under construction the the Caribbean.

 

[furler49]

Oh cool! Sorry, I had no idea. What's the program for the boat? 

 

[Revboat]

Yeah, check out the 3D renderings of his hull and his photo of the construction earlier in this thread.  And a link to his blogspot.  (He's a man of few words in his posts.)

A Pacific-based Class 40, out of Hawaii, programmed for long-distance cruising and competition in the various Transpacs.   

 

[38°59'N]

Les Sables - Horta start this weekend with 25 boats.  Despite skipping the stopover in Horta, it looks like another great race for the Class.  2540 nm.

https://www.lessables-horta40.com/liste-des-inscrits/

 

[furler49]

no caption needed... 

 

[nogetwe]

Crazy looks! Should have foils.

 

[peterbike]

Normandy channel race ;    29mins of pure indulgence

 

[furler49]

New 24h distance record for the Class40 Credit Mutuel - 424.5 miles…

 

[r.finn]

New 24h distance record for the Class40 Credit Mutuel - 424.5 miles…

All top three boats made more than 400 nm in the last 24 hours.  Incredibly fast for a Class 40!  

 

[oioi]

All top three boats made more than 400 nm in the last 24 hours.  Incredibly fast for a Class 40!  

To put in perspective, 25 years ago

 "Silk Cut, claimed a new 24-hour monohull world record of 449.1 nm, averaging 18.71 knots on Leg 2 from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Western Australia."

that was 60ft and fully crewed. This is 40ft 2 up.

the class 40s don't have swing keels, lifting dagger boards etc. Just fucking fast boats.

Chapeau!