The WSSR Council announces the establishment of a new World Record:
Record: Around Britain and Ireland. Monohull 60ft and less
Yacht: Artemis-Team Endeavour. IMOCA 60
Name: Brian Thompson. GBR
Dates:.11th August to the 16th August 2014.
Start time: 09;00. 11/08/14
Finish time: 23;00;54. 16/08/14
Elapsed time: 5 days 14 hours and 54 seconds
Distance: 1773 NM
Average speed: 13.23 kts
Comments: Previous record:”Safran”. Marc Guillemot FRA. Jun 11. 6d 9h 49m 10s
John Reed
Secretary to the WSSR Council