Oman Sail shatters world record

In an unprecedented outcome to the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland race that started on Monday following weather delays, the Oman Sail entry was first to complete the 1,880 nautical mile course at lunchtime yesterday.

As the only trimaran taking part in the 20-strong fleet, line honours was always expected for co-skippers Sidney Gavignet and Ireland’s Damian Foxall.

However, breaking the three-year old record for the course set by a boat almost twice their size was always a long shot.