SOS Ocean Racing - Only 3,000nm to go!

2:33 PM Wed 26 May 2010 GMT

'Save Our Seas Ocean Racing' Ian Thomson Click Here to view large photo

As SOS Ocean Racing passes under Albany, Western Australia, there is just 3,000nm to go in Ian Thomson's world record attempt to circumnavigate Australia Solo. Having had a few slow days Ian is now flying along in the Southern Ocean with a nice 183nm 24hour run. With winds blowing at 20-25 knots from the North West and expected to hold out for at least another day, Another 200nm day is expected today bringing Tasmania closer step by step. Unfortunately the weather on Thursday looks a bit light and the direction a bit all over the place which may put a ...

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