The race was sailed in OPEN 60 class yachts with crew limited to 3 to 5 people including the skipper.

 

This is a collection of photos showing details of boats most of us don't get a chance to get close to. 

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Here are thumb nails of the pictures.  Click on the ones of interest for an enlargement.

The wing mast on Aquitaine

 
Aquitaine had less mast rake

Rig details on Geodis

No Screw-pin shackles!

Rotating mast step on Aquitaine

Nav station on Aquitaine

Aquitaine (right) and Geodis