Safehaven Marine set a new World powerboat record for Cork - Fastnet Rock – Cork averaging 44.6kts. from skipper kowalski Watch Video
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Description: Safehaven Marine set a new over 50ft class Cork to the Fastnet Rock and back UIM World powerboat record in their 23m longXSV20 ‘Thunder Child II’ in a time of 2hrs 36 minutes averaging 44.6kts,recording a maximum speed of 53kts on the run. (subject to ratification by the UIM)nAfter a recce trip to the rock the day before, and with near perfect conditions forecast we made the decision to have a crack at setting the record the next day. Crossing the start line off Weavers Point at the entr
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