British skipper Alex Thomson - major talent in international yacht racing sponsored by HUGO BOSS since 2003 - established a new solo record crossing the Atlantic Ocean from West to East on board his “HUGO BOSS” IMOCA 60. During his fantastic ride from continent to continent he chose to wear one of the new sunglasses of the BOSS Black Eyewear Collection 2012.
The 38 year old sailor crossed the line at 17:17 GMT (18:17 BST) setting the new time at 8 days 22 hours 8 minutes, smashing by more than 24 hours the previous record, subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, which had been held for 10 years and arriving in time to get back for the London Olympic Opening ceremony.
"It has been a long few days. The first half from New York was great with weather conditions in our favour, but things started to slow down the closer I got. But the wind has held out this morning and it’s so fantastic to have broken this record." Said Alex.
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