TrimaranLaunched1978

Kriter IV

23 m experimental aluminium trimaran designed by Xavier Joubert for Olivier de Kersauson, 4th in the 1978 Route du Rhum.

StartsRaces started in finished editions. Non-starters (did not start, withdrawn) are not counted.Computed on 10 Nov 2026.See in the glossary

WinsFirst place in the division: same edition, same class.Computed on 10 Nov 2026.See in the glossary

PodiumsTop three in the division: same edition, same class.Computed on 10 Nov 2026.See in the glossary

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Race record of Kriter IV
Race	Boat name	Skipper	Result
Route du Rhum1978	Kriter IV	Olivier de Kersauson		24 d 06 h 27 min

LaunchedThe moment a new boat touches the water for the first time.See in the glossary

Designer(s)The designer of the boat: hull shape, appendages, structure, sail plan.See in the glossary

DesignThe drawing a boat is built from; sister-ships share the same design.See in the glossary

ShipyardThe company that builds the boat, or carries out major work on it.See in the glossary

Hull materialWhat the hull is made of: carbon, glass fibre, composite, aluminium, wood or steel.See in the glossary

AluminiumA light metal, mostly used on cruising and expedition boats.See in the glossary

Hull lengthLength of the hull alone, without the bowsprit or protruding appendages.See in the glossary

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Correction24 Oct 2026
- Hull type~~trimaran~~ trimaran
- Description— 23 m experimental aluminium trimaran designed by Xavier Joubert for Olivier de Kersauson, 4th in the 1978 Route du Rhum.
- Launched— 1978
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