Bart's Bash in memory of Sherborne Olympic sailor Andrew Simpson signs up 400th team

A RECORD breaking attempt to hold the world’s largest sailing race is on track say organisers. Bart’s Bash, to be held in memory of Sherborne’s sailing gold medallist Andrew Simpson, has signed up it’s 400th sailing club just two months after entry opened. Jez Payne, the event director at the Andrew Simpson Foundation said: “At a sign up rate that continues to match just short of seven clubs a day worldwide, the world record attempt is on track to easily become the largest sailing event ever on the planet.” Club Nautic Arenal from Mallorca, Spain, were the 400th team to sign up. Albert Vadell, spokesmna for Club Nautic Arenal said: “This is a great initiative and we wouldn’t miss it for the world. We’re ready to go and make it happen.”