
Aeroyacht Ltd. Group		OCEAN PASSAGES April 2005

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	Foiler sails faster than plane Orange smashes record Ultimate 72' cruiser

Orange smashes record

Orange II and Bruno PEYRON's crew have set a new round the world record - subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) - of 50 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes and 4 seconds, achieving an average speed of 22.2 knots. This puts them ahead of Cheyenne skippered by Steve FOSSETT (USA), the previous outright record holder, by 7 days, 17 hours 12 minutes and 41 seconds and also ahead of Geronimo and Olivier DE KERSAUSON (FRA), the previous Jules Verne Trophy holder, by 12 days, 21 hours 39 minutes and 42 seconds. Remarkable performance By crossing the finishing line off the Island of Ushant, PEYRON and his 13-man crew have achieved a remarkable performance. They have smashed the records set by the American FOSSETT in 2004 and the French yachtsman DE KERSAUSON. No one on board would have dared to imagine when they set out at 1003 on Monday 24 January 2005 that they would achieve such a record.

The Orange II maxi-catamaran, launched on Monday 22 December 2003, once again stakes her claim that she is the fastest ocean racing yacht in the world. Having already smashed the 24 hour sailing record (706.20 miles) and the Mediterranean record (Marseilles/Carthage), she has added this supreme challenge to her list of successes. This catamaran skippered masterfully by PEYRON, who built up a top level crew around him, has a fine future ahead of her, having shown she can swallow up the oceans. PEYRON, during the radio report just after crossing the finishing line: 'It's more emotion than joy. It corresponds to the long hard slog. So there's no explosion. It's intense, violent, just like this round the world voyage. I really love this night, and we're going to try to make the most of it. Everyone is out on deck, and I don't think we'll be sleeping much before we get back on dry land, even if we haven't really made any plans. This is a genuine record, which is beyond dispute. The boat is certainly a classy creation and was handled by a superb crew.'

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Ultimate 72' cruiser

The Blubay 72' is one of the worlds most luxurious superyachts. At only 15-19T displacement she also is one of the fastest cruising vessels and not only offers a high level of comfort but also ultimate safety and ease of handling. She is offered in two versions: the fully cruise GP and the R- cruiser/racer version. With hulls already completed, this Blubay 72 , offers a unique opportunity for clients looking for an early delivery yacht, to enjoy sailing this exceptional boat by next year. Unlike most large catamarans, the Blubay 72 sports fully retractable daggerboards, which allow access to even the most shallow anchorages. Daggerboards provide the ultimate safety and performance. The Blubay 72', just like her larger sistership, the Blubay 100', offers state of the art construction married with Italian styling. She is a superb yacht, elegant and refined, made for fast cruising with one's friends and family. She is sporty yet simple to sail and represents the ideal means of living in communion with the sea.

Aeroyacht Ltd. are Blubay's exclusive US and Canadian distributor and would be happy to discuss your superyacht requirements. Both the Blubay 72 and 100' can be viewed near Cannes, France - please contact Aeroyacht Ltd.

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Foiler sails faster than plane

Hydroptere, Alain Thebaults foiler trimaran has established an amazing record:
On his recent crossing of the English Channel he beat the time of the mythical flight of the aviator Louis Blériot who, in 1909, flew over the English Channel in 37 minutes !

Maximum speed to date of Hydroptere is 43,4 knots, which is fast enough for a small plane to take off the ground.

Yves Parlier recently congratulated his collegue:
"Alain, I draw my hat, to you and your team, for this very beautiful record. Not only the English Channel, but also the mythical benchmark of the 30 knots average speed record....and it is only the beginning "

visit the Hydroptere website:

http://www.hydroptere.com





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