Azzam was a Volvo Open 70 yacht by Farr Yacht Design. She finished fifth in the 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race skippered by Ian Walker.[1]

Azzam
Azzam during the 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race.
Nation United Arab Emirates
ClassVolvo Open 70
Racing career
SkippersIan Walker

On the 16th of January, 2015 the yacht was completely destroyed by fire in France. [2]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 : Events | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Website". Sailing.org. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  2. ^ "Abu Dhabi's Former VOR Yacht Destroyed By Fire". Afloat.ie. 2015-01-21. Retrieved 2017-07-06.