Never mind all the debate about whether kitesurfers are sailors or not, it seems as if the sailing speed record may fall in the not too distant future to the foiling tri L’Hydroptere. The French based vessel, notable amongst record attempts for being very recognisably a boat, hit an amazing 61 knots off Marseille last week. Unfortunately, she then capsized, but surely it can’t be too long now..?!?
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