Speed Sailing Record
Bluewater multihull sets speed record
While chasing the Jules Verne Trophy for fastest sail around the world, French skipper Franck Cammas and the crew of his maxi trimaran, Groupama 3, took just 8 days, 17 hours and 39 minutes to traverse the Indian Ocean, breaking the record held by Orange 2 since 2005.
Sailing World Speed Record
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Sailing Adventure to Whitehaven Beach $136.88 Experience the wonders of the incredible Whitsunday Islands with a ‘Camira’ Day Sailing Adventure. ‘Camira’ is one of the world’s fastest sailing catamarans capable of sailing at speeds up to 30 knots! There are 74 different islands which make up the Whitsundays, all offering fabulous scenery. Whitsunday Island is the largest island here. Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is world-renowned for its pure white silica sand and crystal-clear waters. Part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the reefs contain an outstanding variety of corals. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, beautiful beaches and bays. With a superb barbecue lunch, unlimited refreshments and the thrill of high-speed sailing, this is one of the most varied and exciting days on offer. |
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Raymarine ST40 Speed System with Valox Plastic Thru-Hull Transducer For Inboard Powerboats & Sailing Vessels $283.12 Raymarine ST40 Speed System with Valox Plastic Thru-Hull Transducer For Inboard Powerboats & Sailing Vessels |
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Sailing to the Mark 2012 Wall Calendar $13.95 Exploding rigs, shredded sails, and shattered egos are all in a day’s work for the good Doctor of nautical disasters. And fortunately for Sailing World magazine’s resident practitioner, today’s speed sailing zealots continue to keep him busy by toeing the razor-thin |