PWC rider sets two world records in one day PersonalWatercraft.com November 13, 2009 Images: Photos by Tim McKercher Shares Comments Eric Lagopoulos shines on “Guinness World Records Day”With a goal of raising money for charity and getting into the Guinness Book of World Records, Eric Lagopoulos aimed to spend a lot of time going very fast on his personal watercraft. The Long Boat Key, Fla. rider was trying to break three separate world records on Thursday, Nov. 13. Lagopoulos set his first record by riding his Sea-Doo RXT iS 286 miles in six hours. He kept going to break the record for most miles on a PWC in 24 hours by riding an impressive 886 miles. The third record will have to wait for another day as Lagopoulos was unable to record the fastest time to 1,000 kilometers thanks largely to inclement weather. The records still have to be submitted to Guinness for verification, but that doesn’t look like it will be a problem as Lagopoulos was wearing a GPS the entire time to track his mileage. Also, written records of each lap were kept and witnessed by four people and a marker in front of the launch area was continuously videotaped during the record attempt. Beyond setting records, Lagopoulos was also raising money for Project Dream and the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which helps families of children that suffer from cystic fibrosis. Lagopoulos’ 886-mile record comes just two weeks after Mike Pagliccia of Naples, Fla. set the record by riding 753 miles in a single day. Related ReadingNew single day PWC distance record set Share Share Subscribe Like PersonalWatercraft.com on Facebook Related Stories Bourgeoius wins second Red Bull Tow-At title BRP to host its biggest event ever this summer BRP Launches Sea-Doo Wakeskate Instructional Video Series Comments Most Popular Top Guns: Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 vs. Yamaha GP1800R SVHO July 4, 2022 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review January 17, 2024 Yamaha Unveils New 1.9 Liter Engine August 14, 2023 2023 Sea-Doo GTR 230 Review June 6, 2023 2008 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 250X Review July 11, 2008 2014 Yamaha VX Deluxe Review July 3, 2014 Latest Stories Heavy Haulers – PWC Storage Options First Look: 2025 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review 2024 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx Review 2023 Taiga Orca Performance Review Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Newsletter