The Boats

The Eco 60 is one of the most exciting, powerful and high performance classes in the world, packaged within a framework of sustainability, affordability and social conscience. Capable of speeds of up to 30 knots, these top level ocean racing machines are designed to handle everything that Mother Nature throws at them.

The Eco 60 class takes advantage of the large market of third generation, available Open 60 yachts for sale, effectively recycling them back into the world they were built for – solo ocean racing.

These tried and tested racing machines, proven in the toughest oceans around the world with a pedigree of success, are available for a new generation of sailor to take advantage of a more affordable solution to enter the solo round world arena.

Reliable and safe, these racing yachts make ocean racing more affordable and accessible providing a viable marketing platform for sponsorship.

Race rules set limitations on the number of sails, the size of shore crews and the extent of refit work permitted in order to further reduce budgets. But it’s not just about money – the Eco 60 class will also be governed by a framework designed to improve the ecological and environmental impact on the planet. This includes a limit on the use of fossil fuels to encourage sailors to use more sustainable methods such as wind, solar and hydro power.