It's recognized by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, so it is a true record in all aspects. The fact that JV doesn't recognize it doesn't mean anything, except Fossett didn't pay in advance to possibly have his name on the trophy if he would have made it. If you think the JVT is that important, I guess it would not be a record in all aspects, but to me WSSRC recognition is enough. I guess it depends on what spit you're standing on.

I think you're right, Wouter, that they did not finish in the right place to be recognized by JVC.