Coming from Cape Town, the yacht arrived in Adelaide, on the end of its second leg, Christmas Day 2008. The yacht was greeted in Adelaide by members of the Lithuanian community. Community president Elena Varniene gifted the sailors with a koala and didgeridoo. The Captain brought greetings from Lithuanian President Vladas Adamkus and the displayed the Presidential flag. The crew shared a Christmas meal with the community at Lithuanian House.
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| Ambersail crew and members of the Lithuanian community at Lithuanian House |
The yacht then sailed to Melbourne and on to Sydney.
The crew on that leg:
Captain: Tauras Rymonis
Virginijus Rainys
Darius Liutkus
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| Christmas meal with crew |
Paulius Egidijus Kovas
Rolandas Žentelis
Arūnas Vilkauskas
Gediminas Jurevičius
Romanas Borisovas
Algis Patašius
Sigitas Daugnoras
Ambersail is of the VOLVO 60 (former “Assa Abloy”) class. VOLVO 60 yachts are built to race in one of the most prestigious competitions around the world, the Volvo Ocean Race. These races take place over the southern latitudes of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans where strong winds (up to 100km/h and stronger) and storms are common. During the storms, the waves rise up to 25 – 30 meters. This is why the vessels must be not only light and agile, but also extremely durable and reliable.
The construction process of VOLVO 60 yachts involves cutting-edge technologies and materials. The hulls of these craft are made of Kevlar composite, the masts of carbon fiber, the stay of stainless steel strings. All deck equipment (winches, burtons, etc.) is made of titanium and other lightweight alloys.
Ships details
Length – 19,25 m
Width – 5,25 m
Draught – 3,8 m
Weight – 13,5 t
Keel – 7,5 t
Water ballast – 2 x 2,5 t
Mast height – 26 m
Sails: mainsail 117 m2, staysail 83 m2 and spinnaker 300 m2
Year of production – 2001
Designed by Bruce Farr
Made in Green Marine Yard (UK)
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