Francis Joyon, new record for the Cadiz - San Salvador Route ratified by the WSSRC

Francis Joyon's new record for the Cadiz - San Salvador Discovery Route officially ratified by the WSSRC

The WSSR Council announces the establishment of a new World Record.
Record: Singlehanded Cadiz to San Salvador
Yacht: "IDEC" 98ft Trimaran
Name: Francis Joyon. FRA
Dates:. 6th to the 15th February 2013
Start time: 12;50;25 UTC on 06/02/13
Finish time: 04;57;30 UTC on 15/02/13
Elapsed time: 8days 16 hours 7 minutes and 5 seconds
Distance: 3884M
Average speed: 18.66 kts
Comments: Previous Record: "IDEC". Francis Joyon FRA. Nov 04. 11d 3h 17m 20s
John Reed
Secretary to the WSSR Council