September 9, 2004
Record Ratified
The World Sailing Speed Record Council have today announced the ratification of a new World Record.
The World Sailing Speed Record Council have today announced the ratification of a new World Record.
RECORD: Outright longest distance run in 24 hours
Yacht: Orange 2
Sailed by: Bruno Peyron
Dates: 22nd and 23rd August 2004.
Distance travelled: 706.2 nm.
Average speed: 29. 42 kts.