Sail-World.com : Speedboat renamed ‘Virgin Money’

News Home

Text Only News

Marine Business News

Powerboat-World

World Cruising

2008-09 Volvo Race

Sail-World.com : Speedboat renamed ‘Virgin Money’ - aims for record

Speedboat renamed ‘Virgin Money’ - aims for record

'99ft maxi-race yacht Virgin Money features a full inventory of North Sails from North’s Auckland loft.' Virgin Money Click Here to view large photo

Speedboat has been renamed Virgin Money and is looking to set a new Transatlantic record, with Sir Richard Branson, Mike Sanderson, Alex Jackson and a crew of 20 onboard.

The Cookson built supermaxi was rigged by Southern Spars and has a full inventory of sails from North Sails’_Auckland_loft. She has now been sign written and branded in Virgin Money’s distinctive red and white livery.

Launched in Auckland in April 2008, the maxi took line honours in its maiden event, the Newport Bermuda Race, and is now setting its sights on a marathon sprint between New York and The Lizard Point, off South-West England.

The 99-footer has a max speed of 45 knots, and an 18-foot canting keel supporting a 15-ton bulb, twin dagger boards and rudders.

The current record for monohulls with powered winches of 7 days, 19 hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds is currently held by ‘Leopard of London’ and was set in June this year.

99ft maxi-race yacht Virgin Money - Virgin Money

by Zoe Hawkins 10:12 AM Sun 21 Sep 2008 GMT

Click here for printer friendly version
Click here to send us feedback or comments about this story.
If you want to send this story to a friend, please use link below
http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Speedboat-renamed-'Virgin-Money---aims-for-record/49057

Click on thumbnails to enlarge and find more photos:

Click for further information on
North Sails New Zealand news

Related News Stories:

11 Nov 2008	North Sails NZ recover sails for Hugo Boss
24 Oct 2008	Storm drives Virgin Money on Atlantic quest
23 Oct 2008	Virgin Money chases Atlantic Record
01 Oct 2008	Emirates Team NZ announce TP52 build and campaign
26 Sep 2008	Day 1 of Nations Cup Qualifier - AUS and NZL
25 Sep 2008	North Sails feature in Winter Series and Simrad
24 Sep 2008	Norths Sails secure top five at Hamilton
18 Sep 2008	North Sails at work on late Volvo Ocean Race entry
09 Aug 2008	ASB Finn 2008: The eve of the Games
08 Aug 2008	Audio: Dan Slater previews first race of Olympics

MORE STORIES ...

Based on your current download speed Sail-World has delivered large images (660 pixels long side.) If you would like to see only small images (300 pixels long side) click here . For medium sized images (500 pixels long side) click here .

Our Advertisers are committed to our sport, please support them!
This site and its contents are © Copyright TetraMedia Pty.Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Photographs are copyright by law, if you wish to use an image from Sail-world.com, Powerboat-world.com or Marinebusinessnews.com, Contact us .
or complete our feedback form Contact us .
Company info View our Privacy Policy. [Go Home] [Bot Archive ]