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Will Branson beat the Atlantic Crossing Record ?
Settled as No
The race has been called off due to bad weather
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/24/sports/Branson-Sailing-Record.php
Background:
Branson to attempt record with family
5th September 2008, 6:00 WST
http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=5&ContentID=96202
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson is back in the business of chasing speed records on the high seas - this time with his family.
The chairman of the Virgin Group has announced that he's preparing to break the record for a trans-Atlantic crossing in a single-hulled sailboat, which currently stands at six days, 17 hours, 52 minutes and 39 seconds.
He called the record "the greatest sailing record of all" and said that when he got a call a few weeks ago to participate in the adventure, "I realised I couldn't resist."
Branson said he's preparing with champion sailors from Britain's America's Cup challenger, including several medal-winning Olympians.
He'll be accompanied on the trip by his 26-year-old daughter, Holly, a physician who will serve as the team's medic, and 23-year-old son, Sam.
The crew will sail the 99-foot (30-metre) yacht "Virgin Money" from just outside New York harbour to the most southwesterly point in Britain.
5th September 2008, 6:00 WST
http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=5&ContentID=96202
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson is back in the business of chasing speed records on the high seas - this time with his family.
The chairman of the Virgin Group has announced that he's preparing to break the record for a trans-Atlantic crossing in a single-hulled sailboat, which currently stands at six days, 17 hours, 52 minutes and 39 seconds.
He called the record "the greatest sailing record of all" and said that when he got a call a few weeks ago to participate in the adventure, "I realised I couldn't resist."
Branson said he's preparing with champion sailors from Britain's America's Cup challenger, including several medal-winning Olympians.
He'll be accompanied on the trip by his 26-year-old daughter, Holly, a physician who will serve as the team's medic, and 23-year-old son, Sam.
The crew will sail the 99-foot (30-metre) yacht "Virgin Money" from just outside New York harbour to the most southwesterly point in Britain.
Settlement details:
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Settled as No on Fri 24th Oct 8:49am PDT
Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 11:59pm PST (4 weeks to go) Settlement date: Fri 24th Oct 8:49am PDT
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 50%
Action history:
Created Sat 6th Sep 12:45am PDT by curios
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Settlement requested Fri 24th Oct 8:11am PDT by mork: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/24/sports/Branson-Sailing-Record.php (market suspended)
mork: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/24/sports/Branson-Sailing-Record.php (market suspended)
Settled as 'No' Fri 24th Oct 8:49am PDT by 
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: The race has been called off due to bad weather
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/24/sports/Branson-Sailing-Record.php
ryanj: The race has been called off due to bad weather
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/24/sports/Branson-Sailing-Record.php
Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 11:59pm PST (4 weeks to go) Settlement date: Fri 24th Oct 8:49am PDT
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score: 10
Globe and Mail 5 weeks ago
Two days after setting sail from New York City, British billionaire Sir Richard Branson abandoned his transatlantic speed record Friday after his 99-foot ultra-modern racing yacht was hit with 40-foot waves in the Bermuda Triangle. Mr. Branson made the
score: 10
Breitbart.com 5 weeks ago
abandon it on this occasion and fight another day,' he said. The sailors had hoped to break the record for a trans-Atlantic crossing in a single-hulled sailboat, reaching Lizard Point off the coast of England in less than six days, 17 hours, 52 minutes
score: 10
Teletext 5 weeks ago
Sir Richard Branson has abandoned his record attempt to cross the Atlantic in a single-hulled vessel amid severe weather, his company Virgin said.Speaking via satellite from his 99ft yacht Virgin Money after a 'night from hell', the
score: 10
ITN 5 weeks ago
has abandoned his record attempt to cross the Atlantic in a single-hulled vessel. 'Massive seas and very strong gales' had been threatening to scupper the attempt and Sir Richard said Atlantic storms 'may have
score: 10
Nine MSN 5 weeks ago
UK tycoon Richard Branson has conceded defeat in his bid to break a record for crossing the Atlantic after his yacht was damaged by high waves and strong gales.'We decided to abandon it on this occasion and fight another day,' Branson told CNN television
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http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/22/virgin.money/index.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/22/virgin.money/index.html
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