Speedboat renamed 'Virgin Money' - aims for record
Speedboat has been renamed Virgin Money and is looking to set a new Transatlantic record, with Sir Richard Branson, Mike Sanderson, Alex Jackson and a crew of 20 onboard. 
'99ft maxi-race yacht Virgin Money features a full inventory of North Sails from North's Auckland loft.'
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The Cooksonbuilt supermaxi was rigged by Southern Sparsand has a full inventory of sails from North Sails'_Auckland_loft. She has now been sign written and branded in Virgin Money's distinctive red and white livery.
Launched in Auckland in April 2008, the maxi took line honours in its maiden event, the Newport Bermuda Race, and is now setting its sights on a marathon sprint between New York and The Lizard Point, off South-West England.
The 99-footer has a max speed of 45 knots, and an 18-foot canting keel supporting a 15-ton bulb, twin dagger boards and rudders.
The current record for monohulls with powered winches of 7 days, 19 hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds is currently held by 'Leopard of London' and was set in June this year. 
by Zoe Hawkins 
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