UK group aims to break world circumnavigation record with B100-powered boat; Sir Richard Branson among potential backers

In England, a group is attempting to break the world record for circumnavigating the world in a powerboat using B100 biodiesel. The crew of four aim for a 65 day circumnavigation commencing in Malaga in March 2008, would break the current record by 10 days.  Sir Richard Branson is reportedly among the potential backers of the bid.

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