Well, one of the new Volvo 70's (for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race) beat Mari Cha 4's 24 hour speed record. I think Mari Cha's record was around 525 miles, and the new record is 530.2 miles. Not much of an improvement I suppose, but consider that the boat is half the size of Mari Cha! An average speed of about 22 knots... Wow. And I get excited when we go over 4 kts on my parents' boat...
Picture of Mari-Cha IV: http://www.mari-cha4.com/pub/gallery/transatlantic/finish/images/03_5145D-Mari-ChaIV-01.jpg
Picture of Telefonica/MoviStar (Volvo 70): http://www.sailinganarchy.com/fringe/2005/images/MOVISTar%20record%7E1.jpg
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