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The '''Extreme 40''' is a class of [[sailing]] [[catamaran]] created by [[TornadoSport]] and designed by [[Yves Loday]]. The boats are 40 feet long and are constructed out of [[carbon fibre]]. They have a top speed of about {{convert|40|kn}} and can sail at about {{convert|35|kn}} in 20–25 knots of wind <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.extreme40.org/extreme40.asp?pid=152 |title=EXtreme 40 > 40ft full carbon high performance catamaran |access-date=2010-06-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812115124/http://www.extreme40.org/extreme40.asp?pid=152 |archive-date=2010-08-12 |url-status= |
The '''Extreme 40''' is a class of [[sailing]] [[catamaran]] created by [[TornadoSport]] and designed by [[Yves Loday]]. The boats are 40 feet long and are constructed out of [[carbon fibre]]. They have a top speed of about {{convert|40|kn}} and can sail at about {{convert|35|kn}} in 20–25 knots of wind <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.extreme40.org/extreme40.asp?pid=152 |title=EXtreme 40 > 40ft full carbon high performance catamaran |access-date=2010-06-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812115124/http://www.extreme40.org/extreme40.asp?pid=152 |archive-date=2010-08-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The first extreme 40 was launched in 2005. They were sailed in the [[Extreme Sailing Series]], formerly known as the [[iShares]] Cup. Extreme 40s are essentially a scaled-up version of the [[Tornado (sailboat)|Tornado sailboat]] used in [[The Olympics]]. <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.isharescup.com/en/theboat.asp?id=13273 |title=IShares Cup |access-date=2009-08-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090703021957/http://www.isharescup.com/en/theboat.asp?id=13273 |archive-date=2009-07-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Extreme 40s are {{convert|40|ft|m|order=flip}} long, have a {{convert|23|ft|m|order=flip}} [[beam (nautical)|beam]], displace {{convert|1,250|kg}} of water, have a mast height of {{convert|62|ft|m|order=flip}} and a claimed top speed of {{convert|40|kn}}. The [[mainsail]] is {{convert|75|sqm|sqft}} and the [[jib]] is {{convert|25|sqm|sqft}}. The [[gennaker]] used for downwind sailing is {{convert|110|sqm|sqft}}. <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.extreme40.org/extreme40.asp?pid=153 |title=Extreme 40 |access-date=2010-06-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181714/http://www.extreme40.org/extreme40.asp?pid=153 |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 15:25, 1 October 2024
 Extreme 40 catamarans at the 2008 iShares Cup in Kiel. | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Yves Loday |
| Hull | |
| LOA | 12 m (40 ft) |
| Beam | 7.0 m (23 ft) |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Sloop |
| Mast length | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 75 m2 (810 sq ft) |
| Jib/genoa area | 25 m2 (270 sq ft) |
| Gennaker area | 110 m2 (1,200 sq ft) |
The Extreme 40 is a class of sailing catamaran created by TornadoSport and designed by Yves Loday. The boats are 40 feet long and are constructed out of carbon fibre. They have a top speed of about 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph) and can sail at about 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph) in 20–25 knots of wind [1] The first extreme 40 was launched in 2005. They were sailed in the Extreme Sailing Series, formerly known as the iShares Cup. Extreme 40s are essentially a scaled-up version of the Tornado sailboat used in The Olympics. [2]
Extreme 40s are 12 metres (40 ft) long, have a 7.0 metres (23 ft) beam, displace 1,250 kilograms (2,760 lb) of water, have a mast height of 19 metres (62 ft) and a claimed top speed of 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph). The mainsail is 75 square metres (810 sq ft) and the jib is 25 square metres (270 sq ft). The gennaker used for downwind sailing is 110 square metres (1,200 sq ft). [3]
References
[edit]- ^ "EXtreme 40 > 40ft full carbon high performance catamaran". Archived from the original on 2010-08-12. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ "IShares Cup". Archived from the original on 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
- ^ "Extreme 40". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
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