Around Alone News
Record Info Bite 23 January 2002
In 1986 Phillipe Jeanot sailed solo in the Around Alone
from Sydney to Rio in 36 days, covering the 8155 miles at
9.25 knots.
The Volvo Ocean Race boats are expected to sail the 6700 mile
from Auckland to Rio in 23 days or an average of 12.13
knots.
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