Rio 100 hits the water for the first time

23/09/2014

After a major refit Rio 100 (former Zana/Konica Minolta/Lanahan) has hit the water for the first sail. The maxi will race in the Coastal Classic before heading to Sydney for the Hobart Race.

Click here to watch the video of Rio 100 being put together and hitting the water for the first time.

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