Ian Thomson

Sailing yacht Brindabella to circumnavigate Australia

Whitsunday blue water sailor Ian Thomson set a lonely record when he sailed alone around Australia last year. His challenge under the Save Our Seas banner gained international media recognition during and after the marathon voyage. He will be chasing further fame next month as an important crew member when Australia’s most famous offshore racing maxi yacht Brindabella now owned by Jim Cooney sets a course to circum-navigate Australia in under 37 days.

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing prepares for round Australia record attempt

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing are chasing a world record on maxi sailing yacht Brindabella. In May 2011, current solo Australian circumnavigation record holder Ian Thomson will be setting off on the Jutson 79ft sailing yacht Brindabella to break the world record for the fastest monohull to circumnavigate Australia.