Figaro 2
Series | Refit |
Cruise Race
DRB scope of works
- Design and conception of kits
- Manufacture and delivery of kits
- Support for the production of kits close to the international home port (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.)
THE FIGARO, A SAFE, SEAWORTHY, HIGH-PERFORMANCE YACHT
A one-design yacht for a new racing and cruising programme
The Figaro Beneteau II is the result of a successful collaboration between the best racers in the Figaro Bénéteau Class, Chantiers Bénéteau and architect Marc Lombard.
The second life of an ocean racing yacht
History
The first edition of La Solitaire took place in 1970; it was then called the Aurore race because it was organised by the newspaper of the same name. In 1980, Le Figaro bought the event, which now bears its name.
Its founders, Jean-Louis Guillemard and Jean-Michel Barrault, wanted to create a solo race with two legs and no assistance, open to the best professionals and amateurs alike. Over the years, it has become one of the most prestigious sailing races in France.
Initially, all types of boats took part. However, after 1980, the race switched to Half Tonners, prototypes originally designed for crewed racing. In 1991, a new milestone was reached with the arrival of the Figaro Bénéteau I, specially designed by Jean-Marie Finot for solo racing. In 2003, a new, longer and more powerful boat was chosen, the Figaro Bénéteau 2. The 2018 edition marks the end of the Figaro 2 on the Solitaire circuit, to be replaced by its successor, the Figaro 3.
Features
| Range | Figaro 2 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Architect | Marc LOMBARD |
| Version | One-design – Cruiser |
| Material | Sandwich foam/polyester |
| Length | 10.15 m |
| Width | 3.43 m |
| Travel | 3 030 kg |
