New Vestas Sailrocket 2 launch set for March 8



1:43 AM Thu 17 Feb 2011 GMT
'Malcolm Barnsley and Paul Larsen MR' Vestas Sailrocket Click Here to view large photo
The Sailrocket team launches its second-generation speed sailing boat from the Isle of Wight on 8 March, 2011. Vestas Sailrocket 2 is designed to be significantly faster than its predecessor, with the ultimate aim of breaking the ?Outright World Speed Sailing Record?. During the last 15 months, the Sailrocket team has been focused on building a better, safer and ?above all ? faster boat in Vestas Technology R&D?s facilities on the Isle of Wight. Now Vestas Sailrocket 2 will be launched to the public for the first time. 'Since we started pursuing the Outright World Speed Sailing Record 9 years ...


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