Record Attempt: The Orange Catamaran's Thrilling Journey Around Britain

Record Attempt: The Orange Catamaran's Thrilling Journey Around Britain

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Architecture, Physical Ed

KG - University

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The video discusses the orange catamaran's attempt to win the Jules Fern Trophy for the fastest circumnavigation of the world. The crew set off from the Isle of Wight, aiming to break Steve Fawcett's record. Despite being advised by weather expert Roger Badham, the team fell short of the record by one hour and 14 minutes due to a drop in wind speed near the end of their journey.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Orange catamaran's journey?

To test new sailing technology

To explore the Isle of Wight

To become the fastest boat to sail around Britain

To win the Jules Fern Trophy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the size of the Orange catamaran compare to the boat used by Steve Fawcett?

It is slightly larger

It is the same size

It is smaller

It is almost twice the size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speed is the Orange catamaran capable of achieving?

30 knots

40 knots

35 knots

25 knots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided weather advice to the Orange catamaran team?

A British meteorologist

A local forecaster

An American adventurer

Roger Badham from Australia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Orange catamaran's attempt to break the record?

They set a new world record

They abandoned the attempt due to bad weather

They failed to break the record by one hour and 14 minutes

They broke the record by a large margin