With continued success in the Bol d’Or Mirabaud, Ladycat powered by Spindrift racing will once again be present at this legendary Swiss event in 2018, against ever stronger competition. In 2010 Dona Bertarelli was the first woman to win the event and her team continued this winning streak with the top podium position in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
A Strong and Graceful Lemanique boat
The 2018 edition will be a special event for the team, as if they secure their third win in five years, Spindrift will be able to keep the trophy in perpetuity. But the Bol remains a difficult race and the crew has planned a number of training sessions on Lake Geneva to hone their techniques, including taking part in the Geneva Rolle Geneva.
Designed in Switzerland using the latest innovative technology, this 35-foot sports catamaran has an exceptional power to weight ratio and can reach speeds of 30 knots (50 km/h).
The D35 has, for many years, attracted foiling sailors from around the world who come to race these demanding small boats in the excellent conditions on Lac Leman as well as take part in grand prix events and endurance races, such as the renowned Bol d’Or Mirabaud.
LADYCAT POWERED BY SPINDRIFT RACING CREW FOR THE SEASON:
Dona Bertarelli (skipper)
Yann Guichard
Xavier Revil
Jacques Guichard
François Morvan
Christophe Espagnon
Boat Captain : Philippe Echassoux.
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RACES
2nd JUNE: GENÈVE-ROLLE-GENÈVE
9th JUNE: BOL D'OR MIRABAUD
Characteristics
Creation of the fleet
2004
Crew
6 persons
Materials Carbon
– Nomex
Mainsail surface area
82 m²
Heavy Jib
21 m²
Hull length
35 feet
Overall length
46 feet
Width of the hull
23 feet
Overall width
29 feet
Description
Technologically advanced by Swiss engineers sharpened by the technical constraints and requirements of the America’s Cup, the D35 attracts lovers of speed and battles the world over. Since almost a decade, a dozen of the one-design D35 catamarans have raced on Lake Geneva each summer. All participants race with the same style boats, competing in Grand Prix events and endurance races such as the famous Bol d’Or Mirabaud.
Program
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RACES
2nd JUNE: GENÈVE-ROLLE-GENÈVE
9th JUNE: BOL D'OR MIRABAUD
2016
Winner of the
D35 Trophy
2016
Winner
The Bol d'Or
Mirabaud
2014
Winner
The Bol d'Or
Mirabaud
2010
Winner
The Bol d'Or
Mirabaud
2016
Winner of the D35 Trophy
2nd of the Grand Prix de Clôture
2nd of the Open du Yacht Club
2nd of the Open de Crans
Winner of Bol D'Or Mirabaud 2015
Winner of Grand Prix Realstone
Winner of Geneva-Rolle-Geneva
Winner of Grand Prix BMW Emil Frey
2015 & 2014
3rd of Bol D'Or Mirabaud 2015
3rd of the 2014 Vulcain Trophy
Winner of Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2014
2nd in the Grand Prix Grange & Cie
3rd in the Open de Crans
2nd in the Grand Prix Les Ambassadeurs
2013 & 2012
1st in the Grand Prix Grange & Cie
3rd in the Vulcain Trophy 2012
2nd in the Facchinetti Automobiles Grand Prix
2nd in the Open de Versoix
2nd in the Genève-Rolle-Genève
2011 & 2010
3rd in the Grand Prix Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France
Winner of the Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2010
