Photos: Ellen McArthur's new boat

Setting sail onboard the BT IMOCA 60Â…

By Julian Goldsmith, 2 May 2008 10:00

The BT IMOCA 60 interior is sparse to say the least. No unnecessary fittings are permitted, leaving the carbon fibre hull exposed.

The boat weighs 8.4 tonnes, with exactly a third of that weight in the slim bulb keel below, keeping the boat stable in high Antarctic winds. The mast is 28.5m high, carrying a sail area of 590square-metres down-wind.

The space below is surprisingly roomy, considering it will house only one man. However, Josse will doubtless be spending most of his time in the cockpit manning the tiller, looking out for 'growlers' (small icebergs often missed by the boat's radar).

Photo credit: Julian Goldsmith

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