Speed Record: But is it Sailing?

[JohnRPollard]

Very fast, but is it sailing?

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[freddyray]

parasailing, but not in the same class as regular.

[PBzeer]

wind powered speed record, yes. Sailing? How can it be sailing when there's no cockpit for the celebratory drink afterwards?

[zz4gta]

I can't see the video at work, but BMWO has neat 'little' 90 footer they built for an upcoming race. Did around 20 knots under a double reefed main during shakedown runs. Its 'real sailing'. Rumors are starting that it might be the fastest tri in the world. I wouldn't doubt it with a 5,000 sq ft main.

BMW ORACLE Racing

[Johnrb]

Fast, but not early as impressive as the dude who went para sailing (aka flying) in Tropical Storm Fay recently. Now that was fast -

NEWSRADIO - 1290 WJNO

[Fstbttms]

Is it sailing? Not even a question. More akin to waterskiing than anything else.

[merc2dogs]

Originally Posted by Johnrb

Fast, but not early as impressive as the dude who went para sailing (aka flying) in Tropical Storm Fay recently. Now that was fast -

NEWSRADIO - 1290 WJNO

Realy think he shoulda reefed.

Ken

[chucklesR]

No Sailboat, not a sailboat speed record.

is Wind Surfing sailing? It's called a Kite board, not a kite boat for a reason.

Now, put a para sail on a boat, and then it's a sailboat speed record.
One of the Gemini's out and about in the world did just that - hasn't beaten the Gemini only record of 18.3kts yet, but it could.