WSSR Council ratifies new World Record The World Speed Sailing Record (WSSR) Council have ratified a new world record: (Yachting Monthly)

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Maximus now officially holds the record for fastest time around the Isle of Wight. The Charles St Clair Brown-owned yacht circumnavigated the island on the third of August, during Cowes Week. Making just three tacks, the yacht and its 26-strong crew crossed the finish line after just 3hours, 20minutes and 9seconds with an average speed of over 15kts, slashing previous record holder Mike Slade's

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