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British billionaire Sir Richard Branson and his two children set out with a crew of champion sailors early Wednesday on a 99-foot racing yacht in an attempt to break a trans-Atlantic speed record.
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British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has abandoned his transatlantic speed record aboard a 99-foot ultramodern racing yacht.
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Ericsson 4, is seen during Leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race, Sunday, April 26, 2009 just outside Boston harbor. There are seven Volvo Open 70 class boats participating in 10 legs of the around the world race. Ericsson 4 was the winner of leg 6 to Boston.
