Hake / Seaward Open 60 (2007) for sale in Lorient, France

The Hake/Seaward Open 60, named 'Ocean Calling', is a competitive race-ready vessel located in Lorient, France. With an overall length of 18.28 metres and a beam of 5.55 metres, this 2007 Owen Clarke-designed IMOCA 60 has undergone a comprehensive refit in 2023. Enhancements include a new daggerboard configuration, revised deck plan, updated running and standing rigging, a complete set of North sails, and conversion to the 2016-gauge ballast. Additional improvements are the installation of two new Madintec lines, upgraded computer systems, and a lowered cockpit for increased headroom and skipper protection. Further upgrades planned for 2024 include a new keel. Essential features such as radar, Wi-Fi, AIS, and VHF ensure this yacht is ready for the 2024 Vendée Globe.