Vestas Sailrocket record attempt - highlights



7:25 AM Sun 27 Sep 2009 GMT

Vestas Sailrocket, piloted by Paul Larsen, has just returned to Walvis Bay, Namibia to attempt to break the sailing speed record now held by L'Hydroptere.

Their record attempt begins next Friday 2nd October, 2009.


Meantime, enjoy these highlights from the team's previous record attempts.

Vestas Sailrocket goes Ballistic!



Vestas Sailrocket begins its push



The rollercoaster road to 50 knots!



Vestas Sailrocket website: www.sailrocket.com




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