Irishmen announce record attempt in ‘green’ powerboat

THE crew of a futuristic “green” powerboat announced plans in Cork yesterday to break an elusive world record.

The crew of the€3 million biodiesel-fuelled wave-piercing Earthrace vessel confirmed that they will launch a fresh attempt next March, probably from Spain, to break the circumnavigation record.

Two Cork crewmen, Adrian Erangey and Fred Holland, said they brought the lean silver vessel to Ireland to promote a cleaner environment and green fuels initiatives.