The Dutch learned the need for speed early. They lost out to the Brits in America and had to get past India to Indonesia. Remember the Dutch East india Company?
Well they are at it again. Team Brunel leads halfway across the Atlantic now - setting a 24 hour speed record of 552 nm with hours left to go. But the number 3 boat is only 20 miles behind.
Go to the Team Brunel website for details and video.