Devonport 67 CHALLENGE for sale in Granville, Granville, France

The Challenge 67’ Class yachts were designed for The Challenge Business by David Thomas, specifically to race around the world "the wrong way". The design brief called for exceptionally strong, seaworthy, fast, attractive, modern, steel yachts that were able to sail to windward across the Southern Ocean in relative comfort.
Safety was paramount both in terms of structural strength and crew safety.

The Challenge 67’ Class yachts were designed for The Challenge Business by David Thomas, specifically to race around the world "the wrong way". The design brief called for exceptionally strong, seaworthy, fast, attractive, modern, steel yachts that were able to sail to windward across the Southern Ocean in relative comfort.
Safety was paramount both in terms of structural strength and crew safety. Because of the One Design nature of the race, the design was not influenced or distorted by any rating rule and a sensible displacement was specified. Other important design considerations include, ease of access to the structure, equipment, systems, wiring and fittings for maintenance and inspections both at sea and in harbour. Every piece of equipment had to be robust enough to survive a race around the world with minimum maintenance.
Now Spirit of Conrad operates on long distance sailing in the North Seas. She is particularly well maintained with regular work and improvements.
Full inventory and photos on request.