Built in 1986 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.
HISTORY:
SPECS:
| Sail Number | F-8 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu |
| Builder | Alsthom Chantier Atlantique |
| First Owner | Challenge Fr. pour la Coupe de l'America |
| First Name | Challenge France |
| First Sail Number | F-8 |
| First Country | France |
| Original Homeport | Marseilles |
| Current Status / Condition | sailing |
| Current Location | St. Tropez, France |
| Length Overall | 19.68 m. |
| Length Waterline | 13.58 m. |
| Beam | 3.73 m. |
| Draft | 2.67 m. |
| Sail Area | 164 sq. m. |
| Displacement | 24 t. |