Around the World of Sailing
2 January 2002
Short Tack: Featured Brokerage
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/ja/0102/st.htm
This week's featured boat is Saucy a Ranger 26. Saucy is a low priced entry
point into sailing. Equipment includes: 10 HP outboard, cradle and a spinnaker.
Specifications: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/view_more_boat.cgi?company=torresen&url=&boat_id=906683&align=left&units=Feet&page=broker¤cy=USD&access=Public&listing_id=33264&mls_true=
Short Tack: Bruno Peyron and Orange
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/ja/0102/st.htm
The first skipper to break the Jules Verne around the world record will once
again be looking to put forth his name as the world's fastest sailor. Bruno
Peyron will be skipper of the catamaran Orange.
Originally Innovation Explorer she finished 2nd in The Race skippered by
Bruno's brother Loick. The maxi cat has to be the world's largest orange sailboat.
Soon, in Marseilles the same port that was the finishing point of The Race
Peyron will announce the dozen sailors who will form her crew and begin preparations for an around the world dash.
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