'SPEEDBOAT's TRANSATLANTIC RECORD ATTEMPT

'SPEEDBOAT' starts their transatlantic record attempt! At 21:19 (EDT) on Sunday the 29thJune, Mike Sanderson and 20 crew members on board maxi yacht 'SPEEDBOAT' departed from Ambrose Lighthouse, New York in the direction of Lizard Point off the South West coast of England in an attempt to break the transatlantic record. The current record is held by Mari Cha IV and stands at  6 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes and 39 seconds. Crew members on board are: Alex Jackson Mike Sanderson Stan Honey Earl Williams Bill Erkelens Robbie Naismith Neal McDonald Justin Slattery Julien Cressant Andrew Henderson Kip Harris John Hildebrand Nick Bice Matt Wachowitz Mike Mottl Bob Wylie Flip Wehrheim Chris HIggins Ben Bardwell Chris Coulson Cromwell Coulson We will be updating the website with SPEEDBOATS position and news from on board.... Goodluck guys!!