Women's Nautical Mile Record Ratified

The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) have ratified the solo Women’s Nautical Mile record of 34.74 knots set by Zara DAVIS (GBR) at Walvis Bay, Namibia.

DAVIS set the record on a Thommen 44 Custom board with a 6.5 m Gaastra Vapour sail.

The Record

Record: Women’s Nautical Mile
Name: Zara DAVIS (GBR)
Dates: 31 October 2006
Venue: Walvis Bay, Namibia
Average speed: 34.74 knots

Previous Record

Record: Outright Women’s Nautical Mile
Skipper: Valerie GHIBAUDO (FRA)
Dates: 15 October 2005
Venue: Walvis Bay, Namibia
Average speed: 33.69 knots