Yacht ‘Comanche’ Shatters Transatlantic Record

On July 28, Hodgdon’s 100-foot racing yacht “Comanche” and crew passed Lizard Point in the United Kingdom after 2,880 nautical miles and 5 days, 14 hours, 21 minutes and 25 seconds, beating the previous record set in 2003 by “Mari Cha IV” by over a day, Yachts International reported. 

“I think this is something big. I don’t think anyone will beat it in the near future,” teammate Pablo Arrarte said.

Team Comanche left New York on July 22 at 20:58 GMT after having been on standby for weeks awaiting optimal weather conditions. The team had over 30 world class sailors ready at a moment’s notice for when an weather window opened.

“There are only about two weather windows a year where a monohull can make it all the way across the Atlantic in one system, and we found one of them,” said Stan Honey.

“Comanche”‘s owner, Jim Clark, added: “Comanche was built to break ocean records and the guys have once again powered our fantastic fat-bottomed girl to another title. I am so proud of the entire team and everyone involved in the entire program from top to bottom.”

“Comanche” already held four ocean records prior to breaking the illustrious Monohull Transatlantic Record along with taking line honors in all races she has participated in with the exception of one.

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