After one failed attempt in 2007 and a pretty bumpy start to this year's endeavor, the crew of the Earthrace boat now hold the world record for the world's fastest circumnavigation: 60 days. They not only proved that a carbon-neutral power boat, fueled by reclaimed cooking oil, could merely break the record, they smashed the previous benchmark by almost 14 days. To make it even more impressive, they did a significant portion of the trip without a toilet.
The Earthrace boat is currently making its way in and out of the world's major ports on a sort of victory lap. The tour will take them through the UK, Europe, Caribbean Islands, and Australia to showcase the power of biodiesel -- and of course, to bask in the sweet glow of victory. They're apparently looking for a crew to man the vessel on their PR tour. Check to see if they're coming to a city near you. Also, the boat itself is for sale, starting at a cool $1.5M.
Gallery: Earthrace Victory Tour
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