Please select your home edition
Edition
Sailingfast 2018 2 728x90

New Around Britain and Ireland Monohull 40ft and less world record

by John Reed on 28 Aug 2014
Swish, Roderick Knowles' Class40 - 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race Rick Tomlinson / RORC http://www.rorc.org
The WSSR Council announces the establishment of a new World Record:

Record: Around Britain and Ireland. Monohull 40ft and less
Yacht: 'Swish' Class 40
Name: Roderick Knowles. GBR, and a crew of three
Dates: 11th August to the 20th August 2014.
Start time: 09;00. 11/08/14
Finish time: 04;06;49. 20/08/14
Elapsed time: 8 days 19 hours 6 minutes and 49 seconds
Distance: 1773 NM
Average speed: 8.4 kts

Comments: Previous record 'Concise 2'. Ned Collier-Wakefield. GBR Aug 10
9d 13h 32m 20s
North Sails Loft 57 PodcastMarine Products Direct 2023 - Calypso FOOTERSelden 2020 - FOOTER

Related Articles

X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview
More boats on display than ever before this November at the yard in Haderslev, Denmark This November, the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev will host an elevated edition of our In-House Boat Show 2025. With more boats on display than ever before, guided yard tours, charter stands and a chance to meet our global dealer network.
Posted today at 8:00 am Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race overall
Presentation Ceremony held as breeze deprives last two boats As the official presentation ceremony of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) started at 12pm (NZDT), two yachts remain at sea, breeze deprived but rewarded with magical experiences.
Posted today at 3:00 am Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3
Matt Allen AM on Brisbane 2032, World Sailing, and of course, the 80th Sydney to Hobart Episode Four - In the Captain's Chair this week is Matt Allen AM
Posted on 17 Oct IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 3
Sunshine and steady breeze - Foil racing back in action The IFCA European Championships Slalom Fin & Foilcontinue in the best possible way in Torbole, hosted by the Circolo Surf Torbole in collaboration with IFCA and under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV).
Posted on 17 Oct DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3
A ding dong battle 16 races were run by RO Ralph Wilkinson in a gentle but shifty 6 to max 14 knots.
Posted on 17 Oct 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1
Tow-in funnel fiesta kicks off the action Straight from the banks of Lake Geneva to the sunny shores of Naxos, the Freestyle action doesn't stop!
Posted on 17 Oct Rolex Middle Sea Race: Full Focus
118 yachts and 1000 crew gathered in Grand Harbour, Valletta For the 118 yachts and the 1000 crew gathered for the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over.
Posted on 17 Oct Solo class Western Championship at Salcombe
Western Series concludes with surprisingly mild temperatures for this late in the year Salcombe Yacht Club hosted the final western event of the season and the 31 competitors enjoyed surprisingly mild temperatures for this late in the year. A light easterly on Saturday gave way to a moderate breeze on Sunday.
Posted on 17 Oct Allspars Final Fling 2025
81 boats, hosted by Royal Western YC for the 8th year running For the eighth-year running, The Royal Western Yacht Club hosted the annual Final Fling Dinghy Regatta, sponsored by Allspars.
Posted on 17 Oct 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race - The Maltese spirit
There are 13 Maltese teams. The Rolex Middle Sea Race lies at the heart of Malta's maritime heritage—a 606-nautical-mile challenge that continues to capture the imagination of sailors from around the world.
Posted on 17 Oct
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2025 Sail-World Sail-World United Kingdom and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy