Monday 15 October 2012

FORMIDABLE - 1987 Fastnet Race - Plymouth


FORMIDABLE - Pictured here at Queen Annes Battery Marina Plymouth having completed the 1987 Fastnet Race. This yacht took part in the 1979 and the 1981  Admirals Cup as part of the team from the Netherland. It also took part in the 1983 Admirals Cup as part of the team from Japan.
This yacht is a Dubios design


4 comments:

  1. Dubois or rather Ron Holland two ton ????

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  2. Good News: She's totally refitted and sailing again in the Netherlands on the Oosterschelde. ORC1. Beauty! I think this will make you happy: http://vimeo.com/35562738

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  3. It’s not entirely correct the 1985 formidable was build by woof in 1983 the previous years it was the renamed former Marionette

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  4. Still sails like a dream. i basically live on her full time

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