Around The World Sailing Record

By admin, May 14, 2010 3:04 am

World record – sail around the world – Criteria ?

Hello, I’ve been to the Guiness website – water sports area, & cnnot see any info.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/sports_and_games/default.aspx

Q. Can anyone advise the criteria for sail-around-world challenges ?

Q. Who monitors / checks it ?

q. *if* a person needs supplies during the trip, are there criteria to be met in re-supplying (or fixing something) – IE a person can give supplies to the yacht, but they are not allowed to get on the yacht ?

or does the challenger have to quit / stop the challenge if they need to re-supply?
Thank you – but the blog only says the criteria about distance etc…

Is / are there any criteria regarding “solo” sailing – as per my original query….

How “solo” is Solo ? or if needed, can replenishments be supplied – any criteria ?

here is a link to jessica watson’s blog

http://jessicawatson.com.au/_blog/Official_Jessica_Watson_Blog

per jessica’s web site

“My goal is to sail solo around the world non-stop, unassisted. I have chosen a route that is a traditionally recognised path and distance for ‘around the world sailors’. As this is a Southern Hemisphere voyage the significant landmarks are the southern tips of the American and African continents, as well as some of the most challenging oceans a sailor will ever face. The entire journey is a mix of amazing experience and unique challenges.

There are a few key targets I must achieve to qualify for around the world status. The approximate distance is 23,000 nautical miles (about 38,000 kilometres). I must depart and arrive from the same port, cross all lines of longitude, cross the equator entering into the Northern Hemisphere at least once and round the southern landmarks of South America and South Africa.

I have described the journey in parts to give you an idea of my path over the coming months. You will be able to track me and Ella’s Pink Lady on this website and through my media partner ONE (Network Ten’s 24/7 sports channel).”

hope this helps

Jessica Watson returns to Sydney, Australia after Sailing Solo around the World (1/2)

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