HUGO BOSS christening in Canary Wharf, London. Image copyright Mark Lloyd/Lloyd Images.
by Kassi Denman
Last night Alex Thomson’s new HUGO BOSS IMOCA 60 was officially unveiled at an exclusive launch event at the East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf. Hollywood leading lady, Diane Kruger, joined F1 racing driver David Coulthard, and a host of other celebrities, as Thomson’s new yacht was christened in front of an audience of 650 guests.
Diane Kruger with the champagne, Alex Thomson (centre) and David Coulthard (left). Image copyright Mark Lloyd/Lloyd Images.
Alex Thomson (left), Diane Kruger (centre) and David Coulthard (right). Image copyright Mark Lloyd/Lloyd Images.
The boat has undergone a dramatic redesign over the last four months under the guidance of yacht designer Juan Kouyoumdjian. HUGO BOSS stands as the most powerful boat in the IMOCA 60 fleet and over the next few months, Thomson will undertake a rigorous testing and training schedule which will involve a transatlantic and Mediterranean sailing programme before heading to Spain for the start of the Barcelona World Race in December.
Alex Thomson onboard his new "Hugo Boss" IMOCA Open 60, shown here sailing in the eastern Solent, 24th May 2010. Image copyright Mark Lloyd/Lloyd Images.
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