4 x 72ft/22m Challenger Yachts

• Designed by world renowned designer Rob Humphreys
• Built in 2000
• Raced around the world
• Perfect for sail training as they provide an exciting but extremely safe environment for everyone onboard
• Good speed and acceleration under sail
• Large saloon and galley area with a comfortable ‘open style’ sleeping area
• The Challengers are very hands on and very responsive, so you will work as part of a watch (team)
• Teamwork is required to sail the yacht – everything takes at least 2 people!

Challenger Vital Statistics

• Length: 72ft / 22m
• Mast: 95ft / 29m
• Beam: 18.2ft / 5.5m
• Draft: 10ft / 3m
• Tonnage: 48 tonnes (gross)
• Deck: Stainless Steel
• Hull: 50A mild steel
• Keel: Steel fin and lead bulb
• Speed: 10+ knots under sail
• Crew: 18
• Engine: Perkins M130
• Generators: Northern Lights
• Sail area: 2825 – 4020 sq. ft / 861 – 1225m
• Heated for worldwide operations
• Water making plant

Life Onboard the Challenger Yachts