Phil breaks the record
02 Dec 2016
Phil Sharp celebrates his new record
Congratulations to Phil Sharp who has established a new World Speed Sailing Monohull Record.
Mr Sharp sailed single-handed across the English Channel from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Dinard, France in 9 hours and 3 minutes, on his 40ft offshore Class 40 yacht Imerys averaging a speed of 15.3 knots.
The record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council (WSSRC).