New Zealander sails the Northwest Passage solo in 12 days

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8:28 PM Sat 25 Sep 2010 GMT

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A New Zealander has this season transited the Northwest Passage, solo, in 12 days on his yacht, Astral Express. Graeme Kendall, who last made the attempt in 2005 and was forced to turn back, has finally achieved his dream. It has also garnered him a world record for the fastest solo passage through the dreaded Passage. He entered Lancaster Sound on August 27th & exited Barrow Point on September 9 non-stop in a record 12 days. Authorities in the region are estimating Kendall's time could also be the fastest recorded, against crewed vessels that have also sailed through the passage. ...

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