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What are some world record attempts Richard Branson has made?
Branson made several world record-breaking attempts after 1985, when in the spirit of the Blue Riband he attempted the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing.
What is some information about the boat Richard Branson used when he attempted the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing?
Branson's first attempt on the record, in 65 ft twin-hull Virgin Atlantic Challenger, departed New York in June 1985.

Question: Are there any other notable record attempts that Branson made?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other notable record attempts Richard Branson made after the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing attempt?