CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The French sailor François Gabart has broken the record for sailing solo around the world, circumnavigating the planet in 42 days and 16 hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -The current record holders are IDEC 3, skippered by Francis Joyon in 40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes and 30 seconds for a crewed journey, and François Gabart with Macif in 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds for a solo journey.

Detailed explanation-3: -The French trimaran L’Hydroptere has set two world sailing speed records. Over 500 meters, the massive hydrofoil tri recorded a speed of 51.36 knots and achieved 48.72 knots over a nautical mile.

Detailed explanation-4: -The multihull is Ellen McArthur’s legendary 18-year-old refurbished trimaran, B&Q Castomara, that saw her become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed in 2005.

Detailed explanation-5: -If you’re interested in sailing nonstop around the world, it will most likely take you around 100 days. However, if you actually want to stop and explore your surroundings, replenish your provisions, and relax a bit, you’ll probably want to plan for around 3 to 10 years of sailing.