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After being clocked at 51 knots (95 km/h) in late February, the team has reached a new milestone by completing, for the first time, a run with an average speed of 41+ knots (76 km/h) over 500 meters – the benchmark distance for the world record. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, the team is sailing as much as possible so that our pilots can fully master the boat’s behavior, from 0 to 70+ knots (130 km/h). It’s all about refining trajectories, pushing the limits, and fighting for every extra knot that brings us closer to the absolute record held by Paul Larsen: 65.45 knots (121 km/h) average over 500m.
Our latest articles
Designing unique kites for the world sailing speed record
We tell you about our challenge to design kites for the world record, custom-made to tow our boat at 150km/h!
Navigations: a day on the water with the team
The team now spends most of its time in the south of France to be on the water as often as the conditions allow it! How does a day of testing unfold? How long does it take to set up a run? How many runs can we fit in a day of testing?
Launching on Lake Geneva for the SP80 boat
It’s done! Our little rocket has left the workshop and hit the water for the first time. In addition to being the culmination of years of work, this launch is the first step of a new adventure: after years behind our screens, it’s time to get practical!
BMW Switzerland, new sponsor for the world record
BMW Switzerland joins the quest for the world sailing speed record as financial sponsor and official car supplier, supporting the team with two BMW plug-in hybrid cars.
SP80 UNVEILED: Discover our boat for the first time!
After two years of construction, our unique boat is finally complete and will make its first foray on the water this summer in the south of France.
What if you could see it before that?
SP80 announces the official venue for the world record
The town of Leucate and the Agglomeration of Grand Narbonne will become SP80’s official venue for the team’s training and future record attempts.
Designing unique kites for the world sailing speed record
We tell you about our challenge to design kites for the world record, custom-made to tow our boat at 150km/h!
Navigations: a day on the water with the team
The team now spends most of its time in the south of France to be on the water as often as the conditions allow it! How does a day of testing unfold? How long does it take to set up a run? How many runs can we fit in a day of testing?
Launching on Lake Geneva for the SP80 boat
It’s done! Our little rocket has left the workshop and hit the water for the first time. In addition to being the culmination of years of work, this launch is the first step of a new adventure: after years behind our screens, it’s time to get practical!
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