The Island Packet History


1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001
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1990
 

The IP29 is introduced replacing the IP27, of which 243 were built. This is the second largest production number for any IP model. Spinache (IP35-16) - given it’s name for it’s green hull paint, thought to bring good luck- wins 1st in Class and 2nd Overall in the Bermuda Ocean Race with owner Ed Kurowski, his 16 year-old daughter Laura, along with Bob and a stalwart crew.