The WSSR Council announces:
Antarctica Cup course inaugural record
Albany to Albany, Australia.
Yacht:  "Trading Network Alye Parusa. 85 ft Monohull
Name: Fedor Konyukhov. RUS
Dates: 26th January 2008 to 7th May 2008 Start time: 01:21:05 UTC Finish
time: 02:56:55 UTC Elapsed time: 102 days 1 hour 35 minutes 50 seconds
John Reed
Secretary to the WSSR Council

“As we reflect on the achievement of Fedor Konyukhov navigating the Antarctica Cup Racetrack we realise we have witnessed a supreme display of daring and intelligence. Fedor dared to take on the Antarctica Cup Racetrack solo in his 85' yacht "Alye Parusa' but in so doing did it with great intelligence. The boat was supremely prepared. It did not fail Fedor. Fedor sailed 'Alye Parusa' with the knowledge that one mistake would be enough to bring him within the clutches of great peril. Despite the sea and weather conditions, sleep deprivation, the cold, icebergs, Fedor stayed on top of his game. If ever there is a candidate for ocean racings 'Hall of Fame' Fedor Konyukhov is it”.

Bob Williams Chairman
Antarctica Cup Ocean Race

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