Images of Hyeres; l'Hydroptere cracks through the 51kt mark

9:26 AM Wed 9 Sep 2009 GMT

'Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC)' Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

Top international photographer, Gilles Martin-Raget was in Hyeres to record the French foiler, l'Hydroptere crack through 51.36kts setting two new speed records over 500 metres and 1000metres - both marks are yet to be ratified by the World Speed Sailing Council

Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

FRA, 83) Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Alain Th?bault - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

Hydropt?re beat the overal sailing speed record with a run at 51,36 knts ( subjet to ratification by WSSRC) - Alain Th?bault - Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

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