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Latest revision as of 03:13, 11 March 2024
 Lion New Zealand | |
| Nation |  New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Sail no | NZL3900 |
| Designer(s) | Ron Holland |
| Owner(s) | NZ Sailing Trust |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Sir Peter Blake |
| Notable victories | 1984 Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race (line honours) |
| Specifications | |
| Type | Maxi |
| Length | (LOA) 23.76 m/77.95 ft |
| Notes | |
| Nicknamed the "Urban Assault Vehicle" | |
Lion New Zealand is a former New Zealand racing maxi designed for the 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World[1] Yacht Race and winner (line honours) of the 1984 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.[2]
Following the spectacular conditions of the Sydney to Hobart, which the yacht not only survived but also won, the boat was nicknamed the "Urban Assault Vehicle".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Race, Volvo Ocean. "1985-86". Volvo Ocean Race. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ a b lara (2020-03-17). "Fourth Whitbread 1985 - 1986 (Lion New Zealand)". Blake NZ. Retrieved 2023-07-12.