New Trans-Atlantic Speed Sailing Record by Bruno Peyron on Orange II

Orange II crossed the finish line at "The Lizard" Thursday evening July 6, 9:24pm
local time (4:24pm ET).Bruno Peyron and his eleven men of crew completed the
crossing in 4 days, 8 hours, 23 minutes and 54 seconds with
average speed over 27 knots Orange II beats the previous record by
9 hours, 4 minutes and 12 seconds. Bruno Peyron said.. "The feeling?
It is a major joy… There are great smiles on tired faces… ".