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

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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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What was the name of the trophy that the orange catamaran was attempting to win?

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Who was the American adventurer that previously completed the circumnavigation voyage?

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What was the size of the catamaran compared to the boat sailed by Fawcett?

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Who provided weather advice to the crew during their attempt?

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What was the reason for the failure to break the record during the attempt?

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