Official Guinness World Record
Guinness World Records certify the Around Isle of Wight feat!
World Sailing Speed Record ratified
The World Sailing Speed Record Council have officially confirmed a new record for 40ft single-handed Around the Isle of Wight. Additionally setting a benchmark for the 60ft class to challenge. Record [...]
Phil Sharp sets world speed record for the Around Isle of Wight
Subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, Phil Sharp has set a new record for single-handed monohull up to 40 foot for the Around Isle of Wight aboard Class 40 race [...]
Code Green: world record start-time confirmed
Phil Sharp has confirmed a start-time of approximately 0830 UTC tomorrow for an attempt at setting a new world speed record for the Around Isle of Wight. He’ll be aiming to set the fastest [...]
Code Amber for Phil Sharp’s record attempt
Phil Sharp has moved to Code Amber for his attempt to set a new Around Isle of Wight record as a favourable weather window has been forecast for this weekend. Credit Olivier Blanchet Photographie The [...]
Sharp to attempt world record for Around Isle of Wight
Two-times world record holder Phil Sharp is on standby to attempt the Around Isle of Wight world sailing speed record and will also be raising awareness of the urgent action required to reduce maritime [...]