WSSRC ratify the new 500metre record set by Vestas Sailrocket 2

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Vestas SailRocket 2:The WSSR Council announces the the establishment of a new World Record.

 

Monday, 19 November 2012

Record: World “B” Division Speed Record

Venue: Walvis Bay. Namibia.

Name: Paul Larsen. AUS.

Equipment: Vestas SailRocket 2. Inclined rig Hydrofoil Proa.

Date: 12^th November 2012. 18.30 hrs

Course length: 500 metres

Current: Nil

Elapsed time: 17.97 secs

Speed: 54.08 kts

Comments: Current record: Vestas SailRocket 2. Paul Larsen AUS. Walvis Bay NAM. 2011. 49.19 kts

 

A further claim for a speed in excess of the above is currently being assessed

John Reed
Secretary to the WSSR Council