Co-founders Bruce Farr and Russ Bowler along with the 15 other employees at the Eastport firm have a huge stake in the revamped event. FYD not only helped craft the new Volvo 70 rule, but also designed four of the seven boats entered in the around the world race.
"We have invested considerable time, energy and resources into the Volvo 70 rule and are anxious to see the results of our efforts," said Bowler, president of Farr Yacht Design.
FYD has always achieved positive results in the Whitbread/Volvo, drawing the last...
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