In June 2008, the amazing Earthrace vessel set a new world record for a powerboat to circle the globe, and she did this with 100% renewable biodiesel fuel, and a net zero carbon footprint. The voyage was over 24,000 nautical miles, and took 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes, smashing the old reocrd by over two weeks.

Earthrace is currently running promotions across the Pacific, and after this she will be touring Australia (Dec – Jan 2009) and New Zealand (Feb – Jun 2009). The aim of these tours is to connect with people , and encourage debate and understanding about biofuels, carbon footprints, and the many other aspcts that affect our environmental footprint. They are also a chance for people to check out the coolest boat in thew world, and to chat with us about our adventures, some of them amazing, and some absolutely terrifying.

Earthrace started her attempt to set a new world speed record for a powerboat to circle the globe from Vulkan Shipyard, Sagunto, Spain on Sunday 27 April 2008, 13.35 GMT/14.35 CET. She crossed the finish line on 27 June 2008 at 12.24.00 GMT/14.24.00 CET.

The previous record was 74 days 20 hours 58 minutes 30 seconds. This record was set by UK boat ‘Cable & Wireless Adventurer’ in 1998.

Earthrace smashed the record by almost 14 days, completing almost 24,000 nautical miles in just 60 days 23 hours and 49 minutes!

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