New world record on Fastnet Race original course confirmed
by John Reed on 9 Oct 2015
Phaedo3 sets new world record - Iconic Fastnet Race original course Rachel Jaspersen
The WSSR Council announces the the establishment of a new World Record.
Record: Fastnet. Original Course. Outright record.
Yacht: Phaedo 3. MOD 70
Names: Lloyd Thornberg USA and Brian Thompson GBR plus a crew of 5.
Dates:.16th to the 17th September 2015.
Start time: 00;24;44 on 16/09/15
Finish time: 04;07;10 on 17/09/15
Elapsed time: 27 hours 42 minutes and 26 seconds
Distance: 595 NM
Average speed: 21.48 kts kts
Comments: Previous record: Banque Populaire 5. Loick Peyron FRA. Aug 11. 32 hours 48 minutes and 46 seconds.
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