Nicorette (1989 yacht)
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| Other names | Charles Jourdan, CJ Legend Royal Blue |
|---|---|
| Nation |  France Sweden Germany |
| Designer(s) | Guy Ribadeau-Dumas |
| Builder | MAG-Nordhal Mabire |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Ludde Ingvall |
| Notable victories | 1995 Fastnet Race 1997 Fastnet Race |
Nicorette (also known as Charles Jourdan, Royal Blue) is a maxi yacht designed by Guy Ribadeau-Dumas and built by MAG-Nordhal Mabire.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Charles Jourdan participated in the 1989–90 Whitbread Round the World Race.[1][3] She was heavily modified by Jussi Mannerberg design team in 1994, and as Nicorette won the 1995 Fastnet Race helmed by Ludde Ingvall.[1] Royal Blue won the 1997 Fastnet Race, helmed by Gunnar Ekdahl.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bernard Bilzic (1 March 2012). "De la Whitbread à la Volvo Ocean Race (3) : Whitbread 1989-90 : L'épopée de Charles Jourdan, 70 pieds précurseur". voilesetvoiliers.com.
- ^ "Charles Jourdan: Refitted and ready to race again". www.yachtsandyachting.com. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "ROLEX FASTNET RACE GETS UNDERWAY IN COWES ON SUNDAY".