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Nicolas Lunven breaks record for longest solo distance sailed in 24 hours during the Vendée Globe

by Team HOLCIM-PRB 13 Nov 12:15 GMT 13 November 2024
Nicolas Lunven breaks the record on 13th November 2024 during the 10th Vendée Globe © Adrien Nivet / polaRYSE

The skipper of Holcim-PRB is off to an incredible start of his first Vendée Globe as he just broke the 24h speed record. On the second day of the race, Nicolas opted for a more westerly route than the fleet. He has just covered 546.60 nautical miles in 24 hours, or 1,012.30 km, confirming the exceptional potential of Holcim-PRB.

This boat already holds the crewed 24-hour distance record, covering 640.48 miles in the 5th leg of The Ocean Race in 2023, with an average speed of 26.68 knots.

Nicolas Lunven thus surpasses the record set by Thomas Ruyant during the Retour à la Base event (540 miles). This achievement is a testament to his reputation as an exceptional navigator and sailor.

*Pending official certification by WSSRC

Nicolas Lunven breaks the record on 13th November 2024 during the 10th Vendée Globe - photo © Adrien Nivet / polaRYSE
Nicolas Lunven breaks the record on 13th November 2024 during the 10th Vendée Globe - photo © Adrien Nivet / polaRYSE

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