Bostik still faster towards Wellington
Caen, Tuesday 26 February 2008 - Bostik is sailing by 50-54 degrees latitude South according to the Southern depression,
in a 20 to 45-knot breeze, at the longitude of Cape Leeuwin i.e. about a week from Wellington (New Zealand), end of this
first leg of the round-the-world Reconnaissance Tour of the SolOceans. Charles Caudrelier and Liz Wardley discover their
Veolia Oceans® one-design day after day and do not stop improving their performances. The new records are: 430 nautical
miles in 24 hours at 18 knots on average and 26.7 knots the highest instantaneous speed "under autopilot and only using
80 to 85% of Bostik's potential" underlined Charles Caudrelier, satisfied with his 16-metre (52.5 feet) boat in this
hostiles conditions. "In crew and with the will to beat records in mind, we could get close to 500 nautical miles in 24
hours."
To follow Bostik's progression, enjoy the "Road to SolOceans" videos and for all the latest news on the SolOceans, visit
the website: www.soloceans.com
Best regards
Clémentine Chaignaud
SailingOne
ENDS