Record
| Date | Boat / Crew | Distance | Avg speed | Time |
| 06.07.2017 | Thunderchild / Frank Kowalski | 2000km | 32 knots | 34 Hrs 01 min 47 secs |
Report
The Safehaven Marine Team led by Frank Kowalski set a new Round Ireland and Rockall Record with a time of 34 Hours, 1 Minute and 47 seconds on 5-6 July 2017. Set in an anti-clockwise direction, the crew returned safely to Cork Harbour after a journey of 2000km at an average speed of 32 knots.
References
Websites
[1] Afloat (2017) Thunderchild Round Ireland Rockall Record Set [Internet] Available from: https://afloat.ie/resources/safehaven-marine/item/36450-thunderchild-round-ireland-rockall-record-set [Accessed 31 October 2020]
Images
[2] Powerboat NI (2020) Photo, August 9, 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/Powerboat-NI-275064856547897/photos/pcb.619836705404042/619836388737407/ [Accessed 31 October 2020]
Acknowledgements
Thanks to John Wills & Louise Wills.
About this document
Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the
Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive
Last Updated: 31 October 2020
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