NINE sailors from Bicester helped set the Guinness World Rec-ord for the largest race held within 24 hours.

Mark Attrill and his children Cameron, Amy, Harvey and Morgan were joined by Barry Auger and his son, Jack, along with Ella McNichol and Emily Holt at Greatmoor Sailing Club, Steeple Claydon.

The Bicester sailors were in three of 66 boats racing at the Buckinghamshire venue in September.

It formed part of Bart’s Bash, which saw thousands of people from around the world taking part in a sailing race that has now just been ratified as a Guinness World Record.

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The event was run to remember Olympic gold medallist Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson and to inspire the next generation of sailors.

Bart’s Bash attracted over 30,000 participants of all ages and abilities, taking part at more than 700 sailing clubs in 68 different countries and raised over £300,000.

Harvey Attrill, 13, took part despite having a broken leg, sustained while playing football.

His leg was in a special waterproof protective cover with a neoprene seal just in-case they capsized.

“The hardest part was getting into the boat,” said Harvey.

Amy Attrill, 15, was the most successful of thee three crews, finishing third in her 420 sailing dinghy in the junior class.

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