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Maiden II sets record for Antigua to Newport

by Maiden II Media 15 May 2002 17:27 BST

Maiden II arrives fast and safe into Newport

Doing an astonishing 40 knots across the finish line of the new Antigua to Newport speed sailing record, Maiden II arrived with 2 reefs, yankie and storm jib in a ball of spray at 15:30 local time and 19:30 GMT. The record is now set at 3 days 22 hours 31 minutes and 58 seconds.

The crew looked tired, but very happy after spending the final three hours of the record doing speeds of over 30 knots, and making up a few hours on the disappointing third day when the boat became parked and travelled only 60 miles in a 24 hour period – a slow pace for any yacht let alone a 110 foot racing catamaran.

Watch captain and shore manager Brian Thompson had this to say after stepping on to dry land: “It was a fantastic finish in the afternoon sunshine and going so fast. Afterwards it was pretty interesting to get the sails down and engines started in 30 knots of wind and get on to the mooring - a good seamanship challenge and I’m very glad we didn’t have to do it at night! We’re back safe on land and feel pleased with our trip because apart from the period of light winds in the middle we were sailing fast and pushing the boat the rest of the way. It would be possible to do a faster trip but the course is across 3 different weather systems and it’s hard to make the transition between the three without any contrary or light winds. A first record for Maiden II, and another great training session for the upcoming Jules Verne attempt”.

Interviews with the rest of the crew will be posted tomorrow when they have all caught up on some sleep.

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