The IMOCA 60 class yacht Budapest was designed and sailor Nandor Fa and launched in the 1996 and lost in 2018. What makes the boat rare is that it was designed by Nandor Fa the boats original skipper and owner.[1]
Racing Results
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 10 / 30 | 2008 | 2008–2009 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Foundation Ocean Vital |  Raphael Dinelli (ITA) |
125d 02h 32m | [1] |
| 12 / 20 | 2004 | 2004–2005 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | SOGAL EXTENSO, 77 | Raphael Dinelli (ITA) |
125d 04h 37m 17s | [1] |
| DNF | 2000 | 2000–2001 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | SOGAL EXTENSO, 77 | Raphael Dinelli (ITA) |
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| DNF | 1996 | 1996–1997 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Budapest |  Nandor Fa (HUN) |
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| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| Other Races | |||||||
Name / Ownership
Ending
The boat had a sad ending after the end of it life and was destroyed on 18 July 2018 off Saint Martin when the boat was set fire by the two crew sailing it and jump into the water as it was being surveillance at the time. They are recovered by customs officers who have also extinguished the fire (in two hours) and discover 1.5 tons of cocaine.[1]