World Sailing Speed Record Council Archives

Wrong way around the world

January 6th, 2022

Romain Pilliard and Alex Pella are seeking to set a benchmark time for a westerly route around the world in

December 19th, 2021

Ryan Finn will be attempting a solo journey from New York to San Francisco on his 36-foot Proa Jzerro. Beginning

December 8th, 2021

For the past week, Fracisco Lufinha is amid a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on his custom trimaran powered

December 7th, 2021

Meet Moonshot #1, Syroco’s high-tech speed sailing craft. The project led by French kiteboarder Alex Caizergues aims to break the

December 1st, 2021

If the goal is record setting, identifying a weather system that will provide ideal conditions to the extent of confidence

November 25th, 2021

(November 25, 2021) – After committing yesterday to begin their Jules Verne attempt today, it was decided today by Dona

November 24th, 2021

(November 24, 2021) – Dona Bertarelli, Yann Guichard, and their nine crew will begin a fresh Jules Verne Trophy record

October 25th, 2021

Ta’ Xbiex, Malta (October 25, 2021) – The VPLP/Verdier designed 100 foot racing maxi, Comanche (CAY), skippered by Mitch Booth,

October 24th, 2021

Ta’ Xbiex, Malta (October 24, 2021) – Following the start yesterday for the 42nd Rolex Middle Sea Race, Jason Carroll’s

October 14th, 2021

Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard are set to take on the Jules Verne Trophy, held since 2017 by Francis Joyon