DaimlerChrysler builds up steam

35 boats confirmed with another 75 interested for trans-atlantic spectacular in June next year

Above: HEAVEN CAN WAIT
LOA : 72,0 ft
Draft (max) : 12,5 ft
Beam : 15,0 ft
Displacement : 24 to
Number of crew : 10
Type / Class : Nissen 72
Designer : Georg Nissen
Shipyard : Olsen Yacht
Type of rig : Sloop
Launch : 2001
Owner : Thormod Ohm, Aumühle
Skipper : Chris Harding, Aumühle

Below UCA
LOA : 85 ft
Draft (max) : 14,5 ft
Beam : 16,9 ft
Displacement : 28 to
Number of crew : 17
Type / Class : Maxiracer
Designer : Judel & Vrolijk
Shipyard : Knierim-Yachtbau, Kiel
Type of rig : Sloop
Launch : 2002
Owner/Skipper : Dr. Klaus Murmann, Kiel