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Lion New Zealand (sailing yacht)
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Lion New Zealand is a former New Zealand racing maxi designed for the 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World[1] Yacht Race and winner (line honours) of the 1984 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.[2]
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![]() Lion New Zealand | |
Nation | ![]() |
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Sail no | NZL3900 |
Designer(s) | Ron Holland |
Owner(s) | NZ Sailing Trust |
Racing career | |
Skippers | Sir Peter Blake |
Notable victories | 1984 Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race (line honours) |
Specifications | |
Type | Maxi |
Length | (LOA) 23.76 m/77.95 ft |
Notes | |
Nicknamed the "Urban Assault Vehicle" |
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Following the spectacular conditions of the Sydney to Hobart, which the yacht not only survived but also won, the boat was nicknamed the "Urban Assault Vehicle".[2]