Branson to try for ocean record

London - Mr Richard Branson announced yesterday he aims to complete the fastestever crossing of the Atlantic by sailing boat

London - Mr Richard Branson announced yesterday he aims to complete the fastestever crossing of the Atlantic by sailing boat. Mr Branson is to resume his partnership with the adventurer, Mr Steve Fossett, for the voyage in October, as part of a ten-man crew on the maxi-catamaran PlayStation - the world's fastest ocean sailing boat. The boat will sail from New York Harbour to Lizard Point in Cornwall.