Archambault A35: the IRC racer-cruiser designed by Joubert-Nivelt in 2006
The A35 is a racer-cruiser sailboat measuring 10.60 m designed by Joubert-Nivelt Design and built by Archambault in Dangé-Saint-Romain from 2006 to 2013.
Design and construction
Typical Joubert-Nivelt hull from the early 2000s: fine appendages, deep bulb keel (2.10 m), fractional 9/10 sloop rig with fractional asymmetric spinnaker. Hull in polyester sandwich via infusion/injection, standard aluminum mast, carbon option.
- Overall length: 10.60 m
- Waterline length: 9.29 m
- Beam: 3.55 m
- Draft: 2.10 m
- Displacement: 4,450 kg, ballast 1,990 kg
- Sail area: mainsail 38 m², genoa 29.50 m², asymmetric spinnaker 95 m²
- Rigging: fractional 9/10 sloop, aluminum mast (carbon option)
- Construction: polyester sandwich via infusion/injection
Model achievements and recognition
The model was awarded Sailboat of the Year 2007 by Voile Magazine, then « Best Crossover Boat » by Sailing World at the 2009 Boat of the Year Awards. In racing, the A35 « Prime Time » won the Rolex Fastnet Race 2009 in IRC Division 2 ahead of 76 competitors. The model has also claimed victories at Spi Ouest-France and the Transquadra, and remains active in IRC circuits and short-handed racing.
« 5 You » by Alexis Albin
« 5 You » is Alexis Albin’s A35, competing on the IRC circuit.
