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Kite-powered sailboat aims to become world's fastest this year

Kite-Powered Sailboat Aims to Become World's Fastest This Year ...
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The lightning-fast sailing vessel, which recently had a major refit, is ready for its second life.

Most owners believe their yachts deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Sailing yacht Q takes that conviction to another level. Built by Alloy Yachts, a shipyard that no longer exists, and designed by Ed ...
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SP80 aims to have the fastest sailboat in the world next year. See photos of the futuristic craft poised to break records.

Company SP80 is trying to break the world record for the fastest sailboat. The fastest sailboat speed is currently 65.45 knots — SP80 is gunning for 80 knots, or 92 mph. The SP80 boat was displayed at ...
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8 Fascinating Facts About ‘Kokomo,’ the Lightning-Fast 192-Foot Sailing Superyacht

The 192-foot Kokomo was the second largest sloop in the world when it launched from New Zealand’s Alloy Yachts shipyard in 2010. It remains the largest fast-cruising sloop available for charter. The ...
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Pegasus Is a Sleek Sailing Yacht Concept Focused on Performance and Sustainability

The fascinating world of superyachts offers sea lovers a diverse range of watercraft, each catering to unique preferences and lifestyles. The general consensus in the industry is that motor yachts are ...
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An engineer explains how supercharged racing yachts go so fast

Sailing used to be considered as a rather sedate pastime. But in the past few years, the world of yacht racing has been revolutionized by the arrival of hydrofoil-supported catamarans, known as ...