Gulf Yachting Association selects Viper 640 as new Capdevielle boat
by Stuart Bayliss on 17 Sep 2015
Viper 640 Racing in Poole, UK Sailing Scenes
After a democratic vote of its member clubs, the Gulf Yachting Association (GYA) has selected the Viper 640 as the new boat to be sailed in its prestigious Capdevielle Series. The voting process was the culmination of a multi-year selection process to find a successor for the Flying Scot, the boat currently used.
The GYA, initially considered over a dozen different boats, but narrowed down the competition to the Viper and the VX One, with both designs by Brian Bennett.
The Viper was eventually selected because it is an excellent sport boat platform, supported by a thriving class association where the owners/class members 'own' the design and determine the class rules, and a reliable, world class builder: Rondar Raceboats. With controlled evolution of the Viper by the class over its lifetime, the Viper has proven to be a stable, yet exciting and fun boat to race and sail.
Paul Young, Managing Director of Rondar Raceboats stated “We are naturally thrilled with the GYA decision, and both the class and Rondar look forward to supporting the GYA club regatta programme with service and support.'
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