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A-35

Production boat · Joubert Nivelt Design · Archambault · since 2006

Boats
15
Results
68
Wins
30
Races
20
Length
10.59m
Beam
3.55m
Draft
2.1m
Weight
4.6t
Sail area
67.5m²
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Why sailors choose the A-35

The Archambault A35 is a Joubert-Nivelt racer-cruiser that made its name in French IRC racing, aimed at a sweet spot in the rule. Judges praised its build quality, balanced steering and suitability for both crewed buoy racing and offshore races, with a usable family interior. The symmetric spinnaker version is more work than the sprit version.

  • Strong record in French and European IRC racing
  • Well built, light deck
  • Very balanced, precise steering
  • Suits windward-leeward and offshore racing as well as cruising
  • Symmetric kite set-up is harder work than the sprit option

Our note

Most successful

  1. 1Enka Cheese7 wins · 9 results
  2. 2Zacapa6 wins · 15 results
  3. 3L'Oreig4 wins · 13 results

Specifications

Production boat

Designer
Joubert Nivelt Design
Builder
Archambault
First built
2006
Length
10.59m
Waterline
9.22m
Beam
3.55m
Draft
2.1m
Displacement
4,600kg
Ballast
1,900kg
Sail area upwind
67.5m²
Keel
fin

Published figures for the design; individual boats are often modified. Sources: boat-specs.com

What sailors and testers say · in our words, from the linked pages

  • Judges rated it among the best-built boats they had sailed, with superb steering, fit for crewed buoy or distance racing and family cruising.

    Sailing World Boat of the Year judges, report by Tony Bessinger · Sailing World, 2008

  • The original A35 became a serious contender in French IRC racing; the relaunch kept its hull and moved saved weight into the keel.

    YACHT magazine, Michael Good · Yacht.de, 2013