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EARTHRACE HAS LAUNCHED what is earthrace The goal of Earthrace is to set a new world record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, running 100% renewable biodiesel fuel, and with a net zero carbon footprint. The amazing Earthrace boat will make the attempt starting from the Vulkan Shipyard, Sagunto, near Valencia in Spain and the crew (which you could be part of) hopes to complete the voyage in under 65 days.The current record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe is currently 74 days, 23hours and 53 minutes.This record was set by UK boat 'Cable & Wireless Adventurer' in 1998. Confirmed start : 27 April 2008 latest news The 78ft wave-piercing trimaran has been briefly delayed in the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico due to a delay in its biodiesel arriving at the port, and will now leave for the short crossing to Panama on Tuesday 5 May. Day 11
Distance travelled in last 24 hours: 531nm
Total distance travelled: 4859nm
Ahead of World Record time: 1100nm.
GPS Location: 10 53.959N, 077 58.079W
ETA Panama: 1pm Thursday 8th May Earthrace is also undertaking a two year promotional tour, connecting people about the need to get renewable fuels into our energy mix and to inspire them to do something themselves to minmise their impact on the environment. The Hemp Shop is proud to sponsor Earthrace with these eco-sustainable Organic Hemp and Cotton sumptiously soft midweight T-shirts. Eco dyed, minimum carbon footprint. Casual Fit.
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