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Another record for l'hydroptere

justal - 13-11-2009 at 17:06

That mad French boat l'hydroptere has done it again, this time breaking the 50 knot barrier over a mile.

It achieved an average speed of 50.17 knots (92.91km/h) over one nautical mile (1.852 km) setting a new world record. To put this in perspective, it is a whole 10 knots faster than the fastest windsurfer over the same distance.

Impressive stuff from a very impressive boat!

http://www.sail-world.com/UK/lHydroptere-smashes-World-speed%20-record-over-one-nautical-mile/63223

mNeil - 13-11-2009 at 20:06

WANT ONE!

justal - 14-11-2009 at 08:00

Yeah, its a little more expensive than windsurfing or kite-surfing kit though!

Al.