Orange II is a large catamaran designed for ocean racing, a "maxicat".

[1] Orange II held the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest time around-the-world at 50 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes and 4 seconds from 2005 until March 2010.

[1] Orange II was skippered by Frenchman Bruno Peyron.

[1] The sponsor, Orange (formerly France Télécom), discontinued its yacht racing activities.

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