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In 2013, Mirabaud was acquired for Rich Wilson to race Vendée Globe 2016
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Designed by Merf Owen (here) for Dominique Wavre, she was built in New Zealand in 2006
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Dominique has raced 10x around-the-world: solo, doublehanded, or with crew
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In May, Mirabaud was hauled in La Rochelle, France for survey
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60' long, 18' wide, 90' mast, 15' deep, 9 tons, 2 rudders, 2 daggerboards, canting keel, 10 sails, 10 ballast tanks
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Cockpit has 6 winches, 78 lines & a coachroof for skipper protection
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Chart table for navigation, performance & communications gear; bench & chair for sleep
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In June, Rich, Merf, Rob Sleep & Joff Brown (manager) sailed her to Southampton, UK
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Where Joff & team prepared Great American IV (re-named) for her voyage UK-Azores-USA
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In July, Rich & Graham 'Gringo' Tourell, sailed her to the Azores (7 days) where Gringo left...
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And Rich continued en solitaire to Marblehead (11 days) for learning & training...
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Great American IV at rest in Marblehead