Tokyo 2020 silver medallists Gimson and Burnet are targeting a world record triumph whilst also issuing a wake-up call to large polluters within the maritime industry
Double Olympic champion Iain Percy backed John Gimson and Anna Burnet to propel the decarbonisation of high-speed maritime as they attempt to smash a sailing world record.
With wind in their favour, he believes that Gimson and Burnet can issue a wake-up call to the maritime industry, who are responsible for around 2.8% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. “For us, this record is about showcasing that link with decarbonisation, that link with vessel efficiency and the emission issues of high-speed maritime.
After securing Olympic qualification with a silver medal at the Sailing World Championships, Gimson and Burnet quickly turned their attention to the record-breaking feat in the North Channel. “It’s only when you’re by the sea that you really notice,” he continued. “When we were down in Sicily, we were down training with them there, there are big diesel guzzlers and you don’t half notice it.