Challenge Julius Baer - D35 Racing Programme
Alinghi (SUI1), representing the SNG, will compete in the Challenge Julius Baer series with Ernesto Bertarelli helming onboard with fellow Alinghi team mates; Pierre-Yves Jorand (mainsail trimmer), Murray Jones (tactican), Yves Detrey (bow) and Nils Frei (headsail trimmer). Christian Wahl (tactics), Andrew Graham (trimmer/bow), Tanguy Cariou (performance/coach), Coraline Jonet (trimmer), Claudy Dewarrat (coach) and Nicolas Rossier (boat preparations) will complete the race crew.
The D35 Class, an owner sailor arrangement, was founded in 2004 by Swiss sailors for friendly competition on Swiss lakes. The Julius Baer Challenge, organised by the ‘Association des Multicoques de Compétition’, is an annual competition consisting of a series of events. Competitors are among the cream of lake sailors and this one design class gives them the opportunity to meet on equal terms in high performance speedsters.
D35 Programme:
| Dates | Event | Organizer |
| 2-4 May 2008 | Grand Prix Chopard | SNG |
| 24-25 May 2008 | Rolle Open | SNR |
| 7 June 2008 | Geneva-Rolle-Geneva | YCG |
| 14 June 2008 | Bol d’Or Mirabaud | SNG |
| 30-31 August 2008 | HP Cup, la Réserve | YLSNG/CER |
| 5-7 September 2008 | Grand Prix Romandie.com - Act 1 | CNV |
| 20-21 September 2008 | Grand Prix Romandie.com - Act 2 | YCG |
| 3-5 October 2008 | Beau-Rivage Palace Grand Prix | CVV |
General Challenge Julius Baer Ranking:
|
Ranking
|
Team
|
Points
|
|
1
|
Alinghi
|
7
|
|
2
|
Foncia
|
15
|
|
3
|
Zen Too
|
19
|
|
4
|
Okalys
|
20
|
|
5
|
Cadence
|
25
|
|
6
|
Zebra 7
|
28
|
|
7
|
Ladycat
|
28
|
|
8
|
Julius Baer
|
28
|
|
9
|
Smarthome
|
32
|
|
10
|
Romandie.com
|
40
|
(Updated: 08.09.2008)
D35 Technical Specifications:
This catamaran is constructed entirely with materials produced by cutting edge technology, its improved aerodynamics results in a lighter and faster craft. With the distinctive feature of three hulls, the outer two acting as floats and the central hull acting as a strengthening structure, this catamaran is well suited to racing.
The D35 Class was founded in 2004 by Swiss sailors for friendly competition on Swiss lakes. The spirit of the event is owner sailor.
Designer: Sébastien Schmidt
Length Overall LOA: 49ft (14.95m)
Hull Length: 35ft (10.81m)
Width of Hull: 22ft (6.89m)
Overall Width: 29ft (8.74m)
Dry weight: 1200kg
Main Sail Area: 268ft2 (81.6m2)
Solent Area: 134ft2 (40.7m2)
Jib Area: 69ft2 (21m2)
Top Speed: 30 knots
Crew: 5 (minimum) – 6 men or 7 women (maximum)
Official website: Challenge Julius Baer
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Country: SpainCongratulations Alinghi for winning this 2nd Trophee !! Your really the best and hopefully we can see the 33rd Cup soon in Valencia again. Great job.
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