Orange II is a large catamaran designed for ocean racing, a "maxicat". The boat is 36.80 m long and has a 45 m mast and was designed by the Gilles Ollier Multiplast design team and built by the Multiplast yard in Vannes, France.[1]
^ abcdeBednarova, Zuzana (13 April 2015). "Newly refitted 120' catamaran VITALIA II (ex Orange 2) to be launched by Multiplast on April 17, 2015 — Yacht Charter & Superyacht News". Charter World. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
^ ab"Multiplast to give second life to catamaran ORANGE II to be renamed sailing yacht VITALIA II — Yacht Charter & Superyacht News". Charter World. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
External linksedit
BYM News Photo Gallery Album with hundreds of Orange II photos.
BYM News Interview with Orange II skipper Bruno Peyron.
BYM News Interview with Orange II designer Giles Ollier.
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