Eugene Platon
Encyclopedia
Eugene Platon is an international
yacht
sman, participant of a number of world class sailing
events, including the most prestigious Volvo Ocean Race
(formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race
).
In 1989/90, he was a key member (watch leader) of team "Fazisi" the only Soviet Union
entry to the Whitbread Round the World Race
. Later, Eugene Platon brought his sailing/navigation
and management experience to the Ukrainian
team that for the first time in history entered Whitbread Round the World Race
on board "Hetman Sahaidachny" (Russian
: "Гетман Сагайдачный") in 1993/94. Competing with the world's top sailors, Platon was successful in skippering and navigating the Ukrainian
yacht
into 7th place overall, despite the fact that other competitors had significantly larger budgets.
Eugene Platon (1959) is a native of Republic of Moldova
, previously U.S.S.R. In 1982, he graduated from MIPT with a M.S.
degree as a qualified Engineer
in Applied Mathematics
and Control Science. Early practical sailing and navigation experience made Eugene Platon one of the best yacht racing
skippers on the Black Sea
, and he got even more advanced with his sailing and navigation skills while having the experience of ocean yacht racing
.
Having sailed the Volvo Ocean Race
twice, Platon also combined his skipper and navigator knowledge with yacht
’s design and construction. "Hetman Sahaidachny" was a new generation of ocean racing yacht
s, - the high tech Whitbread 60 design. Using a design from top naval architect Bruce Farr
, "Hetman Sahaidachny" was built under the direct management of Eugene Platon with advanced aerospace
technology
. For "Fazisi", Platon was also instrumental in the construction of the vessel.
Eugene Platon was the leader of the Russian Project for the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race.
In 2009 Platon joined as technical expert the SpeedDream project - a quest to build the fastest monohull on the planet.
:
International
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yacht
Yacht
A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originated from the Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt". It was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries...
sman, participant of a number of world class sailing
Sailing
Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
events, including the most prestigious Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world, held every three years. It is named after its current owner, Volvo...
(formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race
Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world, held every three years. It is named after its current owner, Volvo...
).
In 1989/90, he was a key member (watch leader) of team "Fazisi" the only Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
entry to the Whitbread Round the World Race
Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world, held every three years. It is named after its current owner, Volvo...
. Later, Eugene Platon brought his sailing/navigation
Navigation
Navigation is the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. It is also the term of art used for the specialized knowledge used by navigators to perform navigation tasks...
and management experience to the Ukrainian
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
team that for the first time in history entered Whitbread Round the World Race
Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world, held every three years. It is named after its current owner, Volvo...
on board "Hetman Sahaidachny" (Russian
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
: "Гетман Сагайдачный") in 1993/94. Competing with the world's top sailors, Platon was successful in skippering and navigating the Ukrainian
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
yacht
Yacht
A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originated from the Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt". It was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries...
into 7th place overall, despite the fact that other competitors had significantly larger budgets.
Eugene Platon (1959) is a native of Republic of Moldova
Moldova
Moldova , officially the Republic of Moldova is a landlocked state in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the West and Ukraine to the North, East and South. It declared itself an independent state with the same boundaries as the preceding Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1991, as part...
, previously U.S.S.R. In 1982, he graduated from MIPT with a M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree as a qualified Engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
in Applied Mathematics
Applied mathematics
Applied mathematics is a branch of mathematics that concerns itself with mathematical methods that are typically used in science, engineering, business, and industry. Thus, "applied mathematics" is a mathematical science with specialized knowledge...
and Control Science. Early practical sailing and navigation experience made Eugene Platon one of the best yacht racing
Yacht racing
Yacht racing is the sport of competitive yachting.While sailing groups organize the most active and popular competitive yachting, other boating events are also held world-wide: speed motorboat racing; competitive canoeing, kayaking, and rowing; model yachting; and navigational contests Yacht racing...
skippers on the Black Sea
Black Sea
The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean...
, and he got even more advanced with his sailing and navigation skills while having the experience of ocean yacht racing
Yacht racing
Yacht racing is the sport of competitive yachting.While sailing groups organize the most active and popular competitive yachting, other boating events are also held world-wide: speed motorboat racing; competitive canoeing, kayaking, and rowing; model yachting; and navigational contests Yacht racing...
.
Having sailed the Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world, held every three years. It is named after its current owner, Volvo...
twice, Platon also combined his skipper and navigator knowledge with yacht
Yacht
A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originated from the Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt". It was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries...
’s design and construction. "Hetman Sahaidachny" was a new generation of ocean racing yacht
Yacht
A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originated from the Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt". It was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries...
s, - the high tech Whitbread 60 design. Using a design from top naval architect Bruce Farr
Bruce Farr
Bruce K. Farr OBE is a designer of racing and cruising yachts.Farr began building boats at 13 in Warkworth near Auckland,New Zealand.His first boats were plywood hard chine Moth class designs.He later designed and built variants of Cherubs and especially Flying 18s.His early designs were built in...
, "Hetman Sahaidachny" was built under the direct management of Eugene Platon with advanced aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace comprises the atmosphere of Earth and surrounding space. Typically the term is used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space...
technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
. For "Fazisi", Platon was also instrumental in the construction of the vessel.
Eugene Platon was the leader of the Russian Project for the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race.
In 2009 Platon joined as technical expert the SpeedDream project - a quest to build the fastest monohull on the planet.
Books
Platon is also known as the author of three books about ocean yacht racingYacht racing
Yacht racing is the sport of competitive yachting.While sailing groups organize the most active and popular competitive yachting, other boating events are also held world-wide: speed motorboat racing; competitive canoeing, kayaking, and rowing; model yachting; and navigational contests Yacht racing...
:
- "The Russians are coming" (in Russian, PDF format),
- “Formula 1 of the Oceans” (in Russian),
- “Skipper’s Notes” (in Russian, PDF format)
Video
- "Hetman Sahaidachny" in the 1993-94 Whitbread Round The World Race (in Russian)
- "Hetman Sahaidachny" story 15 years after (in Ukrainian)
- "Fazisi" in 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World Race
External links
- Евгений Платон
- SpeedDream project - a quest to build the fastest monohull on the planet
- Business
- E. Platon's book "The Russians are coming" (in Russian, PDF format)
- E. Platon's book “Formula 1 of the Oceans” (in Russian)
- E. Platon's book “Skipper’s Notes” (in Russian, PDF format)
- "Hetman Sahaidachny" in the 1993-94 Whitbread Round The World Race - Video Part 1 (in Russian)
- "Hetman Sahaidachny" in the 1993-94 Whitbread Round The World Race - Video Part 2 (in Russian)
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
- The Volvo Ocean Race Overview, Marketing, History (PDF format)