The WSSR Council announces the the establishment of a new World Record.

Record: Marseille to Carthage. Singlehanded.

Yacht: Sodebo II 102 ft Trimaran.

Name: Thomas Coville FRA

Dates: 12th to 13th September 2012.

Start time: 12; 46; 36 UTC on 12/09/12

Finish time: 14; 25; 12 UTC on 13/09/12

Elapsed time: 25hours 38minutes 36seconds

Distance: 455NM

Average speed: 17.77 kts

Comments: Previous record: “Group Bel”, Kito de Pavant, FRA, Jun 09, 1d 21h 20m 29s

 

John Reed

Secretary to the WSSR Council