We announced a few days ago on our blog the partnership between IWC and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which sees the brand become the main sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team that will take part in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12. The world premiere of the yacht took place on 5 July in Portofino. The yacht was designed by American Farr Yacht Design and built in Bergamo, Italy, by Persico S.p.A. It is one of the most sophisticated yachts of its kind and is the result of more than 7,000 designs and 49,000 hours of work. Adorned with a magnificent falcon, the national emblem of the United Arab Emirates of which Abu Dhabi is the capital, towering over the prow and white sails, the black yacht is ready to host the 11 members of the team, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, who will challenge the seas during the nine-month, 39,000-nautical mile race, which will begin in Alicante, Spain, next October.
