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Gitana 13 in refit in Hong Kong
With almost the equivalent of a round the world in its wake, it’s time for a summer break for the maxi-catamaran in the colours of the LCF Rothschild Group. After six months sailing and as many record times gleaned by the crew of Gitana 13, the analysis is rather positive for Lionel Lemonchois’ men....
ICAP Leopard Smashes Transatlantic Speed Record
ICAP Leopard, the 100 foot super maxi yacht owned by Mike Slade, this evening broke the Transatlantic speed record held by luxury yacht Phocea. Finishing the 2,925 nautical mile crossing from New York to the Lizard, Cornwall, UK, in seven days, 19 hours and 21 minutes, ICAP Leopard shaved eight hour...
100 foot super yacht ICAP Leopard set to break transatlantic
ICAP Leopard, the 100 foot super maxi yacht owned by Mike Slade, is set to break the transatlantic speed record tonight. Current ETA at the finish line, off the Lizard, Cornwall, is 19:00 – 20:00 GMT (20:00 – 21:00 local BST). The record, set by Phocea, has stood for the past 20 years...
ICAP Leopard on Brink of New Transatlantic Speed Record
ICAP Leopard, the 100 foot super maxi yacht owned by Mike Slade, is currently on course to break the transatlantic speed record overnight on Tuesday 3rd June. Having crossed the official start line off Ambrose Light, New York, at 00:01 GMT on Tuesday 27th May, ICAP Leopard must complete her 2,925 na...
Gitana 13 reaches Hong Kong
Gitana 13 reaches Hong Kong in 1 day 58 minutes and 27 seconds This fourth Asian record promised to be quick and that's exactly what happened. 1 day 58 minutes and 27 seconds after leaving the island of Taiwan, Lionel Lemonchois and his men reached Hong Kong aboard their trusty steed, Gitana 13....
Flying Start For ICAP Leopard
At 00:01 GMT today, ICAP Leopard, the Farr designed 100 foot super maxi yacht owned by Mike Slade, officially began her transatlantic speed record attempt from Ambrose Light, off New York. In order to beat the current record of eight days, three hours and 29 minutes set by 246 foot yacht Phocea in J...