Transatlantic sailing record

Banque Populaire V, current record holder

Since the five-week voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492, quickly and safely crossing the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and the Americas has always been an important issue. Today, the route has become a classic one among skippers. The record is one of the most prestigious, next to the Jules Verne Trophy, for which it is often a good preparation.

This record can be achieved both ways: from west to east or from east to west. It can also be done single-handed or crewed, on monohulls or on multihulls. Since 1972, the official record has been handed out by the WSSRC

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