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I have been messing about in boats for a very long time. It is no exaggeration to say I am the best in the world at what I do, and so far I have amassed 37 boating world records, which demonstrates the point well. 


To my knowledge, I am the only person who has separately motor boated and sailed around the world. From this unique experience I now know what type of craft we need to build, not only to smash the existing powerboat circumnavigation world record, but to set a benchmark that will be nearly impossible to beat. Many people have raced around the world, but you can count on the fingers of one hand the numbers that have successfully attempted to motor round in record time. I now have all the answers to design, build and attempt the fastest Circumnavigation of the Globe ever.


Over the past 12 months I have assembled a group that is the “Winning Team” to take the coveted World Record. I have chosen the best: 


  1. Crew who are dedicated, and experts in their own field

  2. Engines, gearboxes & drive systems, which will ensure ultra efficiency and reliability, while being highly environmentally friendly

  3. Navigation equipment that will allow the crew to drive the craft in complete safety during the day or night

  4. A metal worker who is dedicated to building this very special craft to a standard that has never been seen before

  5. A media team that knows what it takes to be seen in all four corners of the world

  6. A Formula One style road crew who will be ready to fly around the world, making all the necessary arrangements at the four fuel stops


I have left nothing to chance, and we are ready to go. We will be triumphant in getting this record, giving a welcome boost of “Feelgood Factor” not just to Britain, but to anyone who loves boats, who is excited by adventure, or who marvels at the spirit of human endeavour. We intend to make history. We’d like you to be part of it.

 

The biggest challenge in the marine world today

What is the Company85 Global Challenge?

An introduction from the challenge leader, Alan Priddy

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The Company85 Global Challenge featured on the BBC

An attempt to complete the fastest ever circumnavigation of the globe. The Company85 Global Challenge team intends to cover 24,000 miles in less than 50 days, using a purpose-built 90-foot powerboat with a top speed of nearly 50 knots. It intends to break the World Record of 61 days, currently held by New Zealander Pete Bethune. The team is led by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy, previous winner of 37 world boating records. It also includes former powerboat champion Shelley Jory-Leigh, multiple world record holder Dr Jan Falkowski and five other highly-experienced crew members, and a ‘Formula 1’-style pit crew.

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