Breaking the transatlantic sailing record at age 61
French sailor Francis Joyon surprised sea adventure enthusiasts by breaking his own transatlantic sailing record at the age of 61.
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| Mr. Joyon with his IDEC. Photo: Challenge and Adventure |
In June 2013, Joyon set a world record for solo transatlantic sailing, completing the journey in just 5 days, 2 hours, and 56 minutes. He was 57 years old at the time.
At over 60 years old, Mr. Joyon still shows an unceasing passion for sailing. On July 6th, he embarked on a new voyage from New York on his 30-meter IDEC yacht. And after exactly 5 days, 2 hours, and 7 minutes, he reached the Lizard Coast in Cornwall, England, completing his transatlantic journey.
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| A panoramic view of Mr. Joyon's IDEC sailboat. Photo: Sedec |
This achievement surpasses the previous record of 49 minutes. Joyon's record was confirmed by the World Sailing Records Council (WSSRC). The fact that Joyon broke his own record so quickly is even more surprising considering he started his voyage in less than ideal weather conditions.
Not long ago, Mr. Joyon also impressed the world with his circumnavigation of the globe in just 40 days with four other sailors.
According to TTO
