The World Sailing Speed Record 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 3
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
