Juan Kouyoumdjian
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Juan Kouyoumdjian is a naval architect. He has designed ocean racing yachts, three of which have won the Volvo Ocean Race.[1] He studied at the University of Southampton doing an Engineering Degree in ship science degree specializing in Yacht and Small Craft. During his studies, he did an internship with Philippe Briand in La Rochelle. On graduating in June 1993 he went on to work for Philippe Briand in La Rochelle for two years to work on the America's Cup Class boats, then he started his own business in 1996.[2]
Designs
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- ClubSwan 36
- ClubSwan 43
- ClubSwan 50
- ClubSwan 80
- ClubSwan 125
- Ericsson 4
- Groupama 4
- IMOCA 60 Cheminees Poujoulat
- IMOCA 60 Corum
- IMOCA 60 Paprec 5
- IMOCA 60 Pindar 2
- Perpetual LOYAL
References
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- ^ [s.n.] (9 July 2012). Ericsson Trophy awarded to Volvo Ocean Race winner. Ericsson. Archived 3 October 2012.
- ^ Chloé Torterat (2021-07-09). "Portrait / Juan Kouyoumdjian, a career in naval architecture dedicated to the America's Cup". Retrieved 2022-01-27.