WSSR Council ratifies New World Speed Sailing Record



10:31 PM Thu 2 Dec 2010 GMT
'AlexCworldrecord' MIAA
WSSR Council announces the ratification of a new World Record! Current record: Hydroptere. 51.36 knots, September 2009. As there were a number of subsequent claims on the World Record during the month-long Luderitz speed event, the Council will announce them in chronological order as they are ratified. This will give due recognition to each holder, even though it may have only been for a limited period. The below record is remarkable in that it represents the first sailing craft to achieve 100 km/hr. Record : World Sailing Speed Record Venue: Luderitz. Namibia Name: Alex Caizergues. FRA Equipment: Kitesurf. Fone Proto. ...


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by John Reed





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