In total 20 of these magnificent 15m Class were built between 1908 and 1917 at which time
they were the cutting edge race yachts of the day and highly favoured by the aristocracy.
MARISKA was built for A K Stothert, one of the most acclaimed sailors at the time.
Bought by her current owner in 2007, MARISKA was in need of a great deal of work and so
began her incredibly comprehensive restoration that lasted two and half years and 25,000
man-hours. During this time, the yacht was completely stripped back to bare frames and
rebuilt from the keel up. She re-launched on September 11th, 2009 and won her first regatta
less than a month later in St. Tropez. Since then, her victorious ways have continued and
notably include winning the 15 Class Annual Trophy in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016. Having
won the Giraglia, Puerto Sherry, San Remo and St Tropez during 2016 (The Grand Slam) this
was a season that perfectly demonstrates the astonishing capability of this superb yacht and
crew.
The sale of MARISKA represents an incredibly rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored
and superbly documented piece of history. Not only is she one of the most stunning yachts
afloat, but also one of the most successful in terms of racing. To own MARISKA is to be
guardian to one of our most significant and precious pieces of maritime history. The joy and
pride that come with that responsibility will be difficult to measure.
MARISKA is offered fully prepared for the 2017 season ready to race or to cruise, as is your
preference. If racing is your choice then the expert crew who have so successfully sailed her
since 2009 are prepared and the season’s logistics have already been meticulously planned.
BROKER’S COMMENTS
Designed by the world famous William Fife III and built at the William Fife & Son yard, MARISKA is one of only four of the famous 15m Class that remains.
In total 20 of these magnificent 15m Class were built between 1908 and 1917 at which time they were the cutting edge race yachts of the day and highly favoured by the aristocracy. MARISKA was built for A K Stothert, one of the most acclaimed sailors at the time.
Bought by her current owner in 2007, MARISKA was in need of a great deal of work and so began her incredibly comprehensive restoration that lasted two and half years and 25,000 man-hours. During this time, the yacht was completely stripped back to bare frames and restored from the keel up. She re-launched in September 2009 and was once again racing later that month when she secured two impressive second places in the Coupe d’Automne YCF and Les Voiles de St. Tropez. Since then she has continued to build a spectacular palmares that notably includes winning the 15 Class Annual Trophy in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016. Having won the Giraglia, Puerto Sherry, San Remo and St Tropez during 2016 (The Grand Slam) this was a season that perfectly demonstrates the astonishing capability of this superb yacht and crew.
The sale of MARISKA represents an incredibly rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and superbly documented piece of history. Not only is she one of the most stunning yachts afloat, but also one of the most successful in terms of racing. To own MARISKA is to be guardian to one of our most significant and precious pieces of maritime history. The joy and pride that come with that responsibility will be difficult to measure.
MARISKA is offered fully prepared for the 2017 season ready to race or to cruise, as is your preference. If racing is your choice then the expert crew who have so successfully sailed her since 2009 are prepared and the season’s logistics have already been meticulously planned.
The history of this remarkable yacht and her restoration are superbly documented so please do get in contact to receive that information.
RESTORATION
Mariska’s incredibly comprehensive restoration ran from 2007 to 2009 and totalled 25000 man hours. It was decided to stick to the 15m Class regulations and as closely as possible to the original design of William Fife. A significant point is that this project was intentionally a restoration and NOT a reconstruction.
A detailed account of the restoration is available.
Key companies were:
Shipyard: Chantiers Reunis Mediterranee, La Ciotat
Naval Architecture : Groupe Fauroux, Cannes
Interior Design: Ines Knoll Design
Spars: Gilbert Pasqui, Villefranche-sur-mer
Standing Rigging: Performance Greement, Cannes
Running Rigging: Greement Courant, Morges
Sales: North Sails
RIG
Spars by Gilbert Pasqui, Villfranche-sur-mer. All spars are Spruce except for the lower mast which is Oregon Pine.
Standing rigging and deck fittings in stainless steel supplied by Performance Gréement, Cannes.
Running rigging by Gréement Courant, Morges.
Rig — Gaff Cutter
Lower Mast — 19.80m / 64’10»
Gaff Mast — 7.20m / 23’6″
Boom — 16.20m / 53’1″
Main Gaff — 11.20m / 36’9″
Topsail Yard — 9.50m / 31’2″
Topsail Gaff — 8.00m / 26’3″
Bowsprit — 6.70m / 21’11» with 4.20m / 13’9″ beyond the bow
SAILS
Sails supplied by North Sails
Main Sail — 195 sqm
Topsail — 56 sqm
Jib — 47 sqm
Flying Jib — 45 sqm
Staysail (Trinquette) — 37 sqm
Gennaker — 500 sqm
RACING HISTORY 2009 — 2016
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PALMARES 15 MJR MARISKA 1908
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* = 1 temps réel
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Année 2009
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Rang
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Classic Week Monaco
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Mise à l’eau
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Coupe d’Automne YCF
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Cannes-St Tropez
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2
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Les Voiles de St-Tropez
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2
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Sélection Prix Yacht Tradition 2009 «Les Echos»
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Année 2010
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Ladies Cup St Tropez
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Trophée Virginie Heriot
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1
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Calanques Classiques
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Marseille-Cassis
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2
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Les Voiles d’Antibes
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Trophée Panerai
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1
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Sélection Prix Yacht Tradition 2010 «Les Echos»
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Prix Dryade
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Vele d’Epoca Imperia
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Panerai Challenge
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2 *
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Régate Nice — Cannes
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2
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Les Régates Royales Cannes
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Panerai Challenge
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1
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Coupe d’Automne YCF
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Cannes-St Tropez
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2 *
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Les Voiles de St-Tropez
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Rolex Cup
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4
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Classement Général AFYT 2010
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3
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Panerai Challenge «OVERALL» saison 2010
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1
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Année 2011
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Calanques Classiques
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Marseille-Cassis
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2
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Les Regates Impériales Ajaccio
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Panerai Challenge
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3
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Les Voiles d’Antibes
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Panerai Challenge
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1
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Prix Dryade
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Les Voiles du Vieux Port Marseille
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4
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Puig Vela Classica Barcelone
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Puig Tropheo
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5
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Copa del Rey Mahon
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Panerai Challenge
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6
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Classic Week Monaco
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Les Régates Royales Cannes
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Panerai Challenge
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4
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Sélection Prix Yacht Tradition 2011″Les Echos»
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Coupe d’Automne YCF
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Cannes-St Tropez
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6 *
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Les Voiles de St-Tropez
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Classement Général AFYT 2011
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2
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15 MJR Class Association Trophy 2011 Prologue
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1
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Trophée Panerai «OVERALL» saison 2011
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4
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Année 2012
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Les Regates Impériales Ajaccio
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Panerai Challenge
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1
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Copa de Espana Puerto Sherry
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15MJR Class Trophy
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3
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Copa del Rey Mahon
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Panerai Challenge
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nc
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Vele d’Epoca Imperia
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Les Régates Royales Cannes
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Panerai Challenge
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5
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Les Voiles de St-Tropez
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15MJR Class Trophy
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3
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Classement Général AFYT 2012
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8
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15 MJR Class Association Trophy 2012
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2
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Prix AFYT Armateur de l’Année 2012 Méditerranée
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1
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Année 2013
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Coupe des Dames St Tropez
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3
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Les Regates Impériales Ajaccio
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Panerai Challenge
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1
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Les Voiles d’Antibes
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Panerai Challenge
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1
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Porquerolles Classiques
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1
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Le Bailly de Suffren
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St Tropez-Porto Rotondo
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3*
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St Tropez-Malte
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Porto Rotondo-Trapani
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1
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Trapani Malte
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5*
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Classement Général
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3*
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Copa del Rey Mahon
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15MJR Class Trophy
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2
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Marseille
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Classic Week Monaco
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15MJR Class Trophy
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3
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Portofino Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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2
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Les Régates Royales Cannes
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Panerai Challenge
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3
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Coupe d’Automne YCF
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Cannes-St Tropez
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ab
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Les Voiles de St-Tropez
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Rolex Cup
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7
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Classement général 15MJR Class Trophy 2013
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1
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Classement Général AFYT 2013
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2
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Trophée La Belle Classe «Art de Vivre» 2013
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1
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Prix du Yacht Club de France «Valeurs du Nautisme de Tradition»
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1
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Année 2014
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Coupe des Dames St Tropez
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3*
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Les Voiles d’Antibes
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Panerai Challenge
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1
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Monaco Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Puerto Sherry Copa del Rey
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Portofino Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Coupe d’Automne YCF
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Cannes-St Tropez
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3*
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Voiles de St Tropez Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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2
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Classement général 15MJR Class Trophy 2014
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1
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Année 2015
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Les Voiles d’Antibes
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Panerai Challenge
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1
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Palma
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15MJR Class Trophy
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3
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Monaco Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Portofino Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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2
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Les Régates Royales Cannes
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Panerai Challenge
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3
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Coupe d’Automne YCF
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Cannes-St Tropez
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1
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Voiles de St Tropez Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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3
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Classement général 15MJR Class Trophy 2015
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2
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Année 2016
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Giraglia Rolex Cup
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Offshore Big Boat
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1
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Puerto Sherry Copa del Rey
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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San Remo
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Voiles de St Tropez Rolex Cup
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15MJR Class Trophy
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1
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Classement général 15MJR Class Trophy 2016
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1
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