Hugo Boss’ 24 Hour World Speed Record ratified

On June 03, 2008

“Hugo Boss ©Chris Cameron / DPPI / Barcelona World Regatta - Barcelona World Regatta”    On the second May, The WSSR Council announced the ratification of new 60 feets Monohull 24 Hour World Record to Hugo Boss. The record was set during the Barcelona Double Handed World Regatta ‘07. Alex Thomson & Raymond Cape were onboard Hugo Boss.

Record: 60 feets Monohull 24 Hour World Record
Boat: Hugo Boss Open 60.
Names: Alex Thomson & Raymond Cape
Dates: 6th to 7th November ‘07
Start position: 42° 04.83′S; 5° 58.56′W at15.30 on 06/12/07
Finish position: 43° 58.82′S; 5° 09.80″ E at 15.30 on 07/12/07
Distance sailed: 501.3 nm
Normal speed: 20.9 knots

Former record: ‘03 “AT Racing” 60ft, Alex Thompson, GBR, 468.72nm. 19.5kts

This record was established during the Barcelona Double handed World Regatta ‘07, but has only been newly claimed.

by John Reed/Sail-World.com