Conversation so far:
What are some world record attempts that Richard Branson has made?
he attempted the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing.
What is some information about the boat he used?
His first attempt in the "Virgin Atlantic Challenger" led to the boat capsizing in British waters and a rescue by RAF helicopter, which received wide media coverage.
Are there any other notable record attempts that Branson made?
1991, Branson crossed the Pacific from Japan to Arctic Canada.
How long did it take him?
This broke the record, with a speed of 245 miles per hour (394 km/h).
Did he fail any attempts?
Branson and his children made an unsuccessful attempt.
What was this unsuccessful attempt?
at an eastbound record crossing of the Atlantic Ocean under sail in the 99 feet.
What are some records that Branson successfully attempted?
2004, Branson set a record by travelling from Dover to Calais.
How did Branson travel from Dover to Calais?
in a Gibbs Aquada.
Did he attempt the records with anyone else?
Between 1995 and 1998, Branson, Per Lindstrand, Vladimir Dzhanibekov, Larry Newman, and Steve Fossett made attempts to circumnavigate the globe by balloon.

Question: Were they successful in their attempts to circumnavigate the globe?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Richard Branson, Per Lindstrand, Vladimir Dzhanibekov, Larry Newman, and Steve Fossett successful in their attempts to circumnavigate the globe by balloon between 1995 and 1998?