They're records, Fossett holds more of them than anyone, nobody is keeping anyone from attempting them. Fossett set out to attempt those records with the mindset to also thoroughly test out his boat and crew as well as to rack them up. These records are recognized by the SINGLE sanctioning body for sailing records and as such they are records whether or not you want to choose to ignore some of them. The sailing elite have never respected Fossett as a sailor so I don't see what difference that makes.

Secondly, I did not bash the French, I only stated what happened, how unfair it appears, and pointed out the serious conflicts of interest of the JV committee.

Third, the JV trophy is an AWARD! It's not a record! Yes, it throws in a few of it's own course and start/finish requirements (that fall within the confines of the RTW record) but it is most certainly not recognized as a 'record' by the WSSRC.