Name: Azzam . Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
Class: VO70
Length: 21.3m
Designer: Farr Yacht Design
Boat Builder: Persico Marine
Mast and Rigging: Future Fibres
Hydraulic System: Cariboni
... I’m very proud of building such an extreme yacht on a practically impossible time schedule and supplying such a superior quality product. I thank everyone who believed in Persico, particularly Jason and Ian, two highly experienced people who made a great contribution. I thank everyone who collaborated on this project, working nights and holidays to have the best possible entry for the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race. I still experience the feeling of excitement when I think about the final negotiations at Abu Dhabi in August 2010, where it was over 40° Centigrade and we couldn’t even eat or drink because it was Ramadan. I feel a sense of belonging to a team and, when the yacht won the Rolex Fastnet race in August 2011, I felt I was just one piece of the puzzle. There were so many variables, and so many people were responsible for the victory — the designers, builders, suppliers, sailing team and clients. My thanks to all of you.
Marcello Persico
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| Marcello Persico and Ian Walker |
