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Alex Bennetts new Class 40 yacht Fujifilm christened

by Nicky Rudd 21 Sep 2007 13:35 BST
Alex Bennett's new Class 40 yacht 'FujiFilm' is christened by Fujifilm UK’s managing director Mr Saigusa © Robin Price, Fujifilm

The Class 40 racing yacht skippered by international yachtsman, Alex Bennett, had its official naming at the 39th Southampton Boat Show yesterday, where it was christened ‘Fujifilm’ by Fujifilm UK’s managing director Mr Saigusa.

Built in Totnes, Devon, ‘Fujifilm’ has been prepared for a major three-year campaign. Designed to compete in oceanic shorthanded races, the yacht’s first competitive event will be the 2007 Transat Jacques Vabre race, due to start in November 2007.

Up to date news and information on Alex’s campaign can be found at www.alexbennett.co.uk

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