Elation as John Merricks II crosses Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race finish

1 September 2010, 8:09 am

John Merricks II put paid to their gruelling 1800nm Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race challenge during the early hours of this morning, (01, September) with the elated British Keelboat Academy crew crossing the finish line off The Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 01:49.23. Completing the famous race in an impressive time of 8 days, 11 hours and 49 min the TP52 finished second in the IRC ...... Read More »

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