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Bostik still faster towards Wellington
Bostik still faster towards Wellington
Caen, Tuesday 26
February 2008 - Bostik is sailing by 50-54 degrees latitude
South according to the Southern depression, in a 20 to
45-knot breeze, at the longitude of Cape Leeuwin i.e. about
a week from Wellington (New Zealand), end of this first leg
of the round-the-world Reconnaissance Tour of the SolOceans.
Charles Caudrelier and Liz Wardley discover their Veolia
Oceans® one-design day after day and do not stop improving
their performances. The new records are: 430 nautical miles
in 24 hours at 18 knots on average and 26.7 knots the
highest instantaneous speed "under autopilot and only using
80 to 85% of Bostik's potential" underlined Charles
Caudrelier, satisfied with his 16-metre (52.5 feet) boat in
this hostiles conditions. "In crew and with the will to beat
records in mind, we could get close to 500 nautical miles in
24 hours."
To follow Bostik's progression, enjoy the
"Road to SolOceans" videos and for all the latest news on
the SolOceans, visit the website: www.soloceans.com
Best regards
Clémentine Chaignaud
SailingOne
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