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Skipper Frenchman Sidney Gavignet needed to maintain an average speed over 11.86 knots (22 kmph) in order to break the record. OMAN AIR MAJAN maintained an amazing average speed of 16.081 knots (30 kmph) for the 1,787 miles course (2,876 km).
This incredible average speed has also meant that Sidney has beaten the existing fully crewed record time set by Steve Fosset onboard Paystation, by 1 hour and 7 seconds, the existing fully crewed record stands at 4 days 16 hours 9 minutes 54 seconds.
The record has seen OMAN AIR MAJAN sail 1,787 miles (2,876 km) along one of the most challenging coastlines in the world. Sidney has tackled huge low pressure systems and seen OMAN AIR MAJAN through squalls of over 40 knots (74 kmph). This is the first major test for OMAN AIR MAJAN and Sidney ahead of the single handed Route du Rhum race this coming November.
Quote from Sidney Gavignet :
"I am incredibly happy, this record around British Isles is the cherry on the cake for all team at OMAN AIR MAJAN and Oman Sail. I’ve learnt so much from the boat. We made some good sail choices and I felt really happy with the setup onboard. I still have a lot to improve, managing my sleep onboard making sure I eat enough to keep myself in the best possible shape for the challenge ahead. The Route Du Rhum is going to be a huge race for us and I need to raise the level of my performance again for this event. The record attempt was a massive challenge and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Huge congratulations to the whole team we’ve done it!”
New single handed Round Britain and Ireland record (subject to ratification by WSSRC)
Boat: OMAN AIR MAJAN – 100 foot trimaran
Skipper: Sidney Gavignet (FRA)
Time: 4 days, 15 hours, 9 minutes and 47 seconds (subject to ratification by WSSRC)
Average Speed: 16.081 knots (30 kmph)
Distance miles: 1,787 (2,876 km).
From Oman Sail
