The WSSR Council announces the ratification of two new World Records, both administered and claimed by the RORC.
Record: Monohull Fastnet
Yacht: “Abu Dhabi” Volvo 70.
Name: Ian Walker. GBR
Dates: 14th to the 16th August 2011.
Start time: 13; 10; 00 UTC on 14/08/11
Finish time: 07; 49; 00 UTC on 16/08/11
Elapsed time: 1 day 18 hours and 38 minutes
Distance: 595 NM
Average speed: 14 kts
Comments: Previous record: “Leopard” Mike Slade. GBR. Aug 07. 1d 20h 18m 53s
Record: Outright Fastnet
Yacht: Banque Populaire 5” 131ft Trimaran
Name: Loick Peyron. FRA and a crew of 12
Dates: 14th to the 15th August 2011.
Start time: 11; 00; 00 UTC on 14/08/11
Finish time: 19; 48; 46 UTC on 15/08/11
Elapsed time: 1 day 8 hours 48 minutes and 46 seconds
Distance: 595 NM
Average speed: 18.1kts
Comments: Previous record: "PlayStation" Steve Fossett USA, Mar 02, 1d 11h 17m 14s
John Reed
Secretary to the WSSR Council