How much faster can they go? | The Ocean Race Atlantic

In 1981, Sir Peter Blake and Ceramco set a Whitbread Round the World Race 24-hour record of 316 nautical miles. In 42 years, that distance has more than doubled. From the classic Whitbread 60s and Volvo Open 70s to the modern foiling IMOCAs, offshore racing technology has evolved at a breakneck pace. During the 2022-23 Ocean Race, the 24-hour record changed hands three times in a single Atlantic crossing—ultimately topped by @teammalizia at an astounding 641.13 nautical miles. Now, as the fleet races across the Atlantic in The Ocean Race Atlantic, one big question remains: Will we see the 24-hour record broken again? Don’t forget to subscribe for more The Ocean Race: https://goo.gl/BzBCwU Check out our full video catalogue: https://goo.gl/nrB9ay Like The Ocean Race on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoceanrace/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theoceanrace/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoceanrace/ Read More: http://www.theoceanrace.com