officially the world record holder for global circumnavigation with a powerboat
60 days 23 hours 49 mins

latest news

26 June 2009: Eco Boat Earthrace get official recognition of round the world speed record as plans are announced to join Sea Shepherd whaling protest

 ·         Earthrace finally awarded official UIM world record one year on (record no. 3701)

 ·         Skipper Pete Bethune calls for legislation on conventional marine fuel

 ·         Earthrace will join Sea Shepherd as part of whaling protest in Antarctic in December

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what is earthrace?

On June 27 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 ten year old previous reocord by over two weeks. 

earthrace promotional tour

Pre and post record, Earthrace undertook a promotional tour taking in 185 cities in over 40 countries. The aim of these tours was to connect with people and encourage debate and understanding about biofuels, carbon footprints, and the many other aspects that affect our environment. They were also a chance for people to check out the coolest boat in the world, and to chat with the crew about our always amazing, sometimes terrifying journey.  Over 1/4 million people have been on board the boat and many millions of others have read about her adventures through the media.

pictures and broadcast footage

Broadcast footage is available from our FTP site.  For access to broll, please email news@earthrace.net for login details and then access by clicking here.

Copyright free Hi res images are also available here

There are lower res photos from the world record route, tour and refit available for download here