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Earthrace - zero emissions and globally cool

Jan 08 10:32am

In June 2008, the amazing Earthrace vessel set a new world record for a powerboat to circle the globe, and she did this with 100% renewable biodiesel fuel, and a net zero carbon footprint.  The voyage was over 24,000 nautical miles, and took 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes, smashing the old reocrd by over two weeks.

<< Click to view Earthrace gallery

This remarkable boat leaves Australia from Melbourne on 1 February.  The super-futuristic boat featured on today's show is open for everyone to see so feel free to come down and bring the kids!

 

More info

Just in case you're interested - it's also for sale!

 

The best websites for more info are www.earthrace.net and www.jbglobal.net.au

The full list of upcoming stops is here: http://www.earthrace.net/index.php?section=116 

Take a close up view of the deck (pictured above) and helm here.

 

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