The AC72 class boats being prepped for this year’s America’s Cup are truly impressive. Due to foils under the water, both hulls lift at speed and make it look like the boats are flying over the waves at incredible speeds…this is going to be quite a spectacle to watch! Check out this video from Oracle Team USA:
Now that’s a fast sailboat!
For some people, sailing is a slow, relaxing hobby, a time to be at peace with the ocean and go where the wind takes you. Of course, like any human endeavor, someone wants to be the best…or in the case, the fastest.
Paul Larsen sailed the Vestas Sailrocket 2 to a world record speed of 68mph (59.38knots, or 110km/h)! That’s blindingly fast for any board, where 10-15mph feels ‘fast’ to most people. Awesome. The boat is purpose-built for this effort, and the technology behind it is really cool – check it out at the official website. Check out the video below, too!