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Rambler sets new Newport Bermuda Race Record

June 16, 2012

By Rush Hambleton

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Commodore Jonathan Brewin welcomes George David to Bermuda with a bottle of champagne to celebrate Rambler's record breaking finish. Credit: PPL Media
Commodore Jonathan Brewin welcomes George David to Bermuda with a bottle of champagne to celebrate Rambler's record breaking finish. Credit: PPL Media

George David’s 90-foot maxi Rambler has smashed the 635-mile Newport Bermuda race record, clipping a massive 14 hours off the previous best time set 10 years ago by Roy Disney’s Pyewacket. The new record now stands at 39 hours, 39 minutes, 18 seconds (subject to ratification) - an average speed of 16 knots.

A delighted George David said. “These were perfect conditions. The most exciting moment was when we hit 26 knots. I’m so pleased with our performance. We have reduced the record by 25% - Not bad for a boat that is now 10 years old. This Rambler is the best boat I have ever owned!”

Rambler not only slashed the race record, her crew also spanked their rivals with Hap Fauth’s Bella Mente crossing the lighthouse line 1 hour 43 minutes behind followed 3 minutes later by Shockwave skippered by George Sakellaris.

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