More new records!
We’re delighted to report on two new records:
UK Open and 20m class three turning point distance record
02 July 2026
Chris Gill & James Roland
Arcus M
1114.61km (launched from Lleweni Parc)
This exceeds the existing record by more than 1km. Note: The previous record was 1108.7km set by John Williams in April 2007
UK Open and 20m class free three turning point distance record
02 July 2026
Chris Gill & James Roland
Arcus M
1283.16km (launched from Lleweni Parc)
This exceeds the existing record by more than 1km. Note: The previous Open class record was 1094.6km set by Tim Jenkinson in June 2016. The previous 20m class record was 981.68km set by Phil Jones in May 2004.