world records

[kicka$$]

does anyone know the current water speed record and who set it, and the around the world record in a powered vessel and the blue ribband.... thank you

The world water speed record is held by Ken Warby - there's a great show which runs every so often on Discovery and PBS about Warby setting the record.

Ken Warby:

State, National and World water speed record holder.

Speed – 317.596 mph (511.11 km/h).

First person in history to design, build and drive his own boat to the world water speed record.

First Australian to challenge for the world water speed record.

First person to exceed 300 mph on water in the world.

First person to exceed 500 km/h on water in the world.

Only Australian to ever hold an unlimited world speed record on land, water or in the air.

Broke the world record by the largest single margin in history (29 mph).

First Australian to exceed 200 mph – 300km/h – 400 km/h – 300 mph – 500 km/h.

"Spirit of Australia" broke the N.S.W. and Australian Speed Records on these dates

September 1974
– 166 mph

March 1976
– 178 mph

April 1977
– 193 mph

September 1977
– 215 mph

October 1977
– 245 mph

November 1977
– 288.60 mph

The World Record

November 20, 1977
– 288.60 mph

October 8, 1978
– 317.596 mph

"Spirit" has officially exceeded 317 mph and reached a speed of 345 mph at the end of one run with an average speed of 329 mph for that leg. "Spirit of Australia" didn’t just break the existing record of 162 mph, it virtually doubled it. These record runs were made without the use of an after burner, and indeed, using less than full power.

For more take a look at http://www.kenwarby.com

I'm not sure about the around-the-world speed record...

[tux]

This might not be current, but it's a beautiful boat:

"The fastest monohull sailboat in the world is a needle-nosed ocean racer called V.O.60. It was designed by Bruce Farr, and is capable of 36 knots. That's 41.4 mph. This sleek machine is 64 ft. long, just over 17 ft. wide and weighs 30,000 pounds. The mast soars 85 ft. in the air. The bottom of Farr's speedster has a flat after section like a powerboat--the hull lifts out of the water and planes at anything over 17 knots."

[tux]

Also found this page which was interesting - it would be nice to find a follow-up:

http://popularmechanics.com/outdoors...sing_Magellan/

"Shidler says that in 1960 the Triton circumnavigated the globe in 83 days 10 hours, setting an unofficial record for powered craft. But he hopes to finish the trip in 70 days, setting a new, official record and making a statement about speed, efficiency and the human spirit.

He also hopes to make an impact on yacht design. His boat, Revolution, is the result of nine top design firms from five different countries working together for four years. It combines design elements of high-speed ferries, narrow monohulls and trimaran sailboats. In order to be both light and strong, it's constructed with the most advanced materials and techniques.

The boat is so efficient that it can travel more than 3000 miles at 21 knots on its 1000-gal. fuel tank. During the roughly 26,000-mile journey, Shidler will only have to refuel about 10 times. To put the entire undertaking in perspective, consider the energy used in setting the current record for crossing the Atlantic. Shidler's proposed voyage is nine times longer, yet he expects to use less than 5% of the fuel and 1% of the horsepower while producing less than 5% of the total exhaust emissions.

...

In Magellan's time, explorers made the world a larger place--every far-off land they discovered added to what was known. These days, explorers like Shidler make the world a smaller place--every far-off land gets a little more accessible. Other than outer space and the ocean floor, there are no physical places to uncover. So Shidler's exploration is not of the world itself, but a means to get around it.

And he's not alone. Two other boats plan to make a run at the around-the-world record in '98. The first is a 77-ft. catamaran built in San Diego, California, by Awesome Yachts of New Zealand. The second is a 115-ft. trimaran sponsored by an English team that Shidler describes as a "fast ferry/patrol boat." While both of these multimillion- dollar projects feature bigger, heavier boats with greater horsepower, Shidler is undaunted.

"Not only will we beat them in speed and efficiency, but we'll beat them by two times moneywise." In that respect, Shidler may be the perfect man for the job--his favorite saying is, "Maximize movement, minimize energy."

From '80 through '87, he built and raced Wind Warrior, a 48-ft. sailing catamaran that set long-distance speed records. From '87 to '91, he piloted Endeavour, a 40-ft. trimaran with two 27-hp diesel outboards that set distance, time and efficiency records while crossing the Pacific. Endeavour was the prototype for Revolution, and the new boat takes advantage of the original's strengths while improving upon its weaknesses.

A multihulled boat is more efficient than a monohull because it offers less resistance. A common comparison describes it as the difference between pushing a spoon and fork through the water. Since the fork lets some of the water move through the tongs instead of forcing it all out to the sides, it's easier to push. A trimaran works the same way. Also, the outer hulls give it a wide stance, making it very stable.

Revolution goes a step further. Its main hull has a sharp taper, so it's only 48 in. wide at the waterline, which further reduces drag. Hydraulic rams on the support arms move the outer hulls up, down, fore and aft, so the operator can arrange them to get the best combination of speed and efficiency by keeping the boat at the flattest possible attitude.

It also has a semiplaning hull, which means that it rises partially out of the water while under way. Small hydrofoils on the bottom of the outer hulls help provide lift. At the waterline, the bow extends forward, which helps break the seas and increases the boat's waterline length, producing additional speed. A skeg protects the shaft and rudder and also helps the boat track on a straight course.

After 20,000 miles of ocean testing, Shidler has found and eliminated many potential weaknesses. The current boat is on its fourth rudder, third propeller, third bottom paint and fourth underwater foil."

[tux]

For the around-the-world sailing record, you could probably find a bunch of numbers on The Race site or one of the sites about The Race - "the 32,700 nautical mile race with speeds averaging 16 knots"

thanx guys i really apreciate this.....i know cableand wireless broke the record but i don't know the time it took or who drove it. The blue ribband is also one i'm looking at, the blue ribband is the atlantic crossing for those who don't know.......

Thanks for jogging my memory - it sounded familiar but I couldn't place it - had to look it up (but I probably shouldn't admit that)

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The Blue Riband of the Atlantic is held by the vessel making the fastest crossing without refuelling. The trophy was first presented by Harold Hales MP 1935. The Queen Mary won it 1938 and held the record until the United States created a new record of 3 dy 10 hr 31 min 1952. Richard Branson's time of 3 dy 8hr 31 min in Virgin Atlantic Challenger 1985 was a new record time but failed to wrest the trophy from its home at the US Maritime Museum on Long Island because he refuelled three times, which is against the conditions that must be met to win the trophy. On 27 July 1989, Tom Gentry of the USA in his craft Gentry Eagle broke the record with a time of 67 hr 7 min. He was presented with the Blue Riband Trophy by Richard Branson. The catamaran Hoverspeed Great Britain made the crossing in 3 dy 7 hr 25 min in July 1990, but the Americans contested the validity of the record and refused to hand over the Hales Trophy until after litigation.

[tux]

In 1992 Bravo Romeo Ltd.’s Destriero designed by Donald L. Blount and Associates (DLBA) won the Blue Riband Award for fastest transatlantic passage the 67m gas turbine-powered vessel which averaged 53.1 knots during its non-refueled transatlantic passage and beat the previous record by almost 2 days. What's happened since?

[duluthboats]

Great thread guys, thanks.
Gary

RECORD BROKEN AGAIN!!!

Monday July 20 1998

Danish ferry sets new Atlantic-crossing record!!
Congratulations to Captain Claus Kristensen and his crew!!

Scandlines Cat-Link A/S's new fast ferry the CAT-LINK V is proudly flying the Blue Riband banner. The Blue Riband and the coveted "Hales Trophy" are awarded to the vessel with the fastest average speed over the Atlantic. The award is based on average speed rather than shortest elapsed time because the transatlantic routes vary in length.

Barely six weeks after the Buquebus fast ferry, the CATALONIA, set a world speed record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the record was shattered by the Danish fast ferry CAT-LINK V. The CAT-LINK V completed the crossing at world record speed despite a delay of more than two hours to take part in a search and rescue operation.

CAT-LINK V, a 91.3 meter (300 feet) car and passenger double-hulled catamaran ferry with four diesel engines generating 34,000 horsepower, crossed the Atlantic from New York to Bishop Rock outside Southampton, Britain, in two days, 20 hours and nine minutes -- the first such voyage in under three days.

The 500 deadweight ton vessel's average speed was 41.284 nautical miles per hour (knots). The previous record of 38.877 knots was held by Spanish-registered CATALONIA. Both fast ferries were built by Incat of Australia.

On Saturday night, CAT-LINK V and other vessels in the area received a call from the rescue coordination center in Halifax, Canada to search for a ditched single-engine aircraft, which had sent out a May-Day signal during a westward cross-Atlantic flight. A rescue plane spotted debris some 30 nautical miles behind the CAT-LINK V. The CAT-LINK V was asked to turned around - towards New York - and proceed immediately to the area. CAT-LINK V found wreckage and took it on board, but no survivors.

During its crossing, CAT-LINK V set a second world record, covering 1,018.2 nautical miles in 24 hours, beating the Catalonia's record of 1015 nautical miles set 8-9 June 1998. The Catalonia had broken the record of 868 nautical miles set by the SS UNITED STATES over the period 6-7 July 1952.

CAT-LINK V, with capacity for 800 passengers and 200 cars, will be put on a regular route between the Danish ports of Kalundborg and Aarhus -- a ferry route vying for traffic between eastern and western Denmark with the new Great Beltfixed link.

History

June 9, 1998- The Buquebus "fast ferry " CATALONIA completed its Transatlantic crossing in record time, eclipsing the mark set in 1990 by the HOVERSPEED GREAT BRITAIN, to win the coveted Hales Trophy. The CATALONIA beat the average speed record set by the HOVERSPEED GREAT BRITAIN by crossing the Atlantic at an average of 38.877 knots, shattering the old record of 36.65 knots (42.15 mph). CATALONIA also became the first passenger ship ever to travel more than 1,000 miles in a 24 hour period, covering a distance of 1,015 miles between 3 :00 PM EST on June 8th and 3 :00EST on June 9th.

Australian ferry builder Incat had achieved a remarkable double. The CATALONIA, in addition to setting a record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic in a passenger vessel, became the first vessel to sail more than 1000 nautical miles (1852 km) in a 24 hour period, covering 1015 nautical miles (1879.8 km) at an average of 42.3 knots (78.3 km/h). The previous record is understood to be 868 nautical miles set by the SS UNITED STATES over the period 6-7 July 1952.

During the non stop journey from New York to Tarifa, Spain, CATALONIA traveled an unofficial 2,972 nautical miles at an average speed of 38.85 knots (71.95 km/h). The previous transatlantic record of 36.65 knots (67.88 km/h) was established in 1990 by another Incat built vessel, HOVERSPEED GREAT BRITAIN.

Powering the CATALONIA are four Cat 3618 diesel engines, the newest and most powerful marine engines built by Caterpillar Inc. Peoria, Illinois, in cooperation with Bazan Motores, Cartagena, Spain. The vessel was built by Incat Australia.

CATALONIA will enter commercial service between Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca in mid June 1998. Beneath the success of these records lies a remarkable story of technical innovation and engineering prowess. Thanks to an unrivalled global reputation for innovation, speed, reliability, safety, economy and passenger comfort, Incat has now built around 40% of the world's high speed passenger vehicle ferries.

HALES TROPHY BACKGROUND

The Blue Riband of the North Atlantic is the most prestigious steaming record in the world and 1998 marks the 160th anniversary of the 8.03 knot, 18 days, 14 hours, 22 minute record set by SIRIUS in April 1838. This crossing, together with the successful record breaking arrival in New York one day later by GREAT WESTERN (8.66 knots), created great public interest in shipping and a quest, by operators, for transatlantic supremacy. By gentleman's agreement, a number of shipping magnates decided that the passenger vessel logging the fastest transatlantic crossing would be honored with the privilege of flying a blue ribbon from her mast.

Over the next 100 years numerous attempts were made to gain the honor of being the holder of the Blue Riband. To encourage innovation in passenger transport and formalize Blue Riband arrangements, English Parliamentarian, Harold Hales, commissioned and donated a four foot high priceless trophy, known as the Hales Trophy, in 1934. The Trophy is presented to the "Ship which shall for the time being have crossed the Atlantic Ocean at the highest average speed".

Great liners such as REX, NORMANDIE, QUEEN MARY and SS UNITED STATES have all held the Hales Trophy since its inception. The SS UNITED STATES won the Blue Riband on its maiden voyage in 1952, averaging 35.59 knots. That record was broken in 1990 by the Incat Australia built HOVERSPEED GREAT BRITAIN, establishing the record at 36.65 knots. In June 1998, the CATALONIA raised the speed to 38.85 knots and in July, the CAT-LINK V set a new record speed of 39.897 knots. The last three record holders were built by Incat Australia and incorporated VULKAN RATO couplings in the propulsion system.

CAT-LINK V Specifications:

CAT-LINK V, a 91.3 meter (300 feet) car and passenger double-hulled catamaran ferry with four diesel engines generating 34,000 horsepower; capacity for 800 passengers and 200 cars. The CAT- LINK V is powered by four Ruston 20 RK270 conventional medium speed diesel engines. VULKAN's RATO-R 3431 Couplings join the engines to drive transom mounted Lips waterjets.

CATALONIA Specifications:

Speed Maximum lightship condition: 48 knots/89 km/h Deadweight (450 tonne): 43 knots/80 km/h Length overall: 91.30 m Length waterline: 81.34 m Beam overall (excluding fenders): 26.00 m Draft fully loaded (approx.): 3.70 m (in salt water) Passengers: 876 people Crew: 24 crew Vehicles 225 cars). Powered by four Cat 3618 diesel engines with VULKAN RATO-R 3431 Highly Flexible Couplings. Each engine drives a transom mounted waterjet (Lips LJ145D) through a Renk ASL60 reduction gearbox.

HOVERSPEED GREAT BRITAIN Specifications

LOA = 74.3. length overall: B = 26.0 m breadth Bi = 4.3 m breadth of hulls; T = 2.5 m draught; Deadweight: 200 DWT
Passengers: 450; Cars: max. 84
Speed:- at 90% MCR - designed 35 knots and 200 DWT - actual 37 knots-maximum - designed 40 knots- actual 45 knots. Construction: marine grade aluminum
Classification: DNV. + 1 Al Light Craft (CAT) EO
PROPULSION SYSTEM: 4 Ruston Diesel type 16RK 270, each 3650kW at 750 1/min and 4 Riva Calzoni water-jets type IRC 115 DX.
VULKAN DELIVERY: 2 RATO-S 3311 Highly Flexible Couplings on the outer port and starboard engines and 2 RATO-S 3324 Highly Flexible Couplings on the inner port and starboard engines

HOVERSPEED GREAT BRITAIN set the transatlantic crossing record for the fastest average speed in 1990 and flew the coveted "Blue Riband" for eight years.

http://www.vulkanusa.com/blueriband.htm

Are the dates mixed up, or are the speeds wrong? (Destriero at 53.1 vs. CAT-LINK V at 41.2?) Or are there different classes?

[Jeff]

For sailing speed records, take a look at http://www.sailspeedrecords.com/

Non Stop Around the World Sailing Records

Year: 1968-69
Skipper: Robin Knox-Johnston
Yacht: Suhaili
Nationality: GBR
Start / Finish: Falmouth, England
313 Days
3.39 Kn Av Speed
Singlehanded

Year: 1970-71
Chay Blyth
British Steel
GBR
Solent, England
293 Days
3.85 Kn Av Speed
Singlehanded

Year: 1983-84
John Ridgway
English Rose V
GBR
Scotland
193 Days
6.48 Kn Av Speed
2 Handed

Year: 1985-86
Dodge Morgan
American Promise
USA
Bermuda
150 Days
7.07 Kn Av Speed
Singlehanded

Year: 1989-90
Titouan Lamazou
Ecureuil D’Aquitaine II
FRA
Sables D’Olonnes, Fr
109 Days
8.23 Kn Av Speed
Singlehanded

Year: 1993-94
Bruno Peyron
Commodore Explorer
FRA
Brest, France
79 Days
11.35 Kn Av Speed
Crew

Year: 1994-95
Robin Knox-Johnston/Peter Blake
Enza
NZL/GBR
Brest, France
74 Days
12 Kn Av Speed
Crew

Year: 1997
Olivier De Kersauson
Sport Elec
FRA
Brest, France
71 Days
12.66 Kn Av Speed
Crew

(and the site lists sailing speed records in a variety of other categories)

[yipster]

[quote]The Duffy Voyager set and holds a world record for battery powered boating with the 52-mile round trip crossing from Newport Beach to Catalina Island.

i like to read (and see) some more on that, the net finds jim antrim and duffy boats but next to nothing* on the record duffy voyager so i asked Alex Kozloff in a e-mail for some more exposure.

*from a AOL forum tread on hull form criteria[quote]If we go with a mono hull, then para vanes. I would favor the tri concept, in
that inorder to get the long waterline, with narrow beam and an efficient
design to be propelled with small amounts of electric power. The Duffy
Voyager is susposed to stand up to 50 knots and 12 foot waves, but this is not
enough safety for ocean crossing. Plus this Voyager has very little load
carrying capacity because of the massive weight of batteries. I believe that
the soy diesel powered craft was a tri and that would be a good place to look,
since she used low powered diesel outboards, yet was capable of an around the
world journey.
All said and done I think that you have to abandon the traditional high
freeboard, very large load carrying passage maker concept and go with a design
which is more hydrodynamically and aerodynamically streamlined.

the "soy" gives me no results in any search, anybody here maybe?

yipster

[lockhughes]

My current favourite record holder:

On 27 October 1991, Mark Drela pedalled the human-powered hydrofoil, Decavitator, to a world-record speed of 18.5 knots (9.53 meters/second) over a 100 meter race course on the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts.

more:
http://lancet.mit.edu/decavitator/

Cheers

Lock
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QCYCTender/