Fastest transatlantic crossing by sail
The current fastest transatlantic crossing by sail record is 3 d 15:25:48, held by Pascal Bidégorry and crew (Banque Populaire V), set on August 2, 2009.
3 d 15:25:48
Pascal Bidégorry and crew (Banque Populaire V)
- Holder
- Pascal Bidégorry and crew (Banque Populaire V)
- Record
- 3 d 15:25:48
- Location
- New York, USA to Lizard Point, UK
- Date set
- August 2, 2009
- Recognized by
- World Sailing Speed Record Council
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Transatlantic sailing fastest overall
- sailing.org Banque populaire v smashes transatlantic record
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