Monohull and Singlehanded Monohull Round The World Records Ratified

The World Sailing Speed Racing Council has announced the establishment of two new World Records.

Records: Round the World. Monohull and Singlehanded Monohull
Yacht: “Macif”. Open 60.
Name:  François Gabart FRA
Dates: 11th November 2012 to the 27th January 2013.
Start time: 12; 02 UTC on 11/11/12 
Finish time: 14; 18; 40 UTC on 27/01/13
Elapsed time: 78 days 2 hours 16 minutes and 40 seconds
Distance: 21600 NM
Average speed: 11. 52 kts
 
Comments: Previous record:  “Foncia”. Michel Desjoyeaux FRA, Feb 09. 84d 36h 9m 8s