Friday, October 24, 2008

Branson quits Atlantic sail record attempt | UK | Reuters

Branson quits Atlantic sail record attempt | UK | Reuters: "LONDON (Reuters) - Richard Branson said on Friday he had abandoned an attempt to make the fastest crossing of the Atlantic in a mono-hull sailing yacht after damage from a severe storm.

The Virgin Group chairman was trying to beat the record of six days, 17 hours and 52 minutes on the course from the Ambrose Lighthouse, just south of New York City, to Lizard Point in Britain."

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