SpeedrooHow fast was the fastest sail around the world?
26.3 mphAbout 42.3 km/h · Run
Francis Joyon's crew sailed around in under 41 days in 2017, averaging about 26 mph (42 km/h).
That's about 76% of a red kangaroo's top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).
⛵26.3 mph
🌹the Rose Parade
By speed: the fastest sail around the world is about 11× faster than the Rose Parade.
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