US EditionKiteboat Smashes Record to Becomes Second-Fastest Sailboat Ever
- The kite-powered boat SP80 reached over 58 knots at Lake Geneva, Switzerland, becoming the second-fastest sailboat ever recorded by May 2025.
- This milestone followed sustained efforts to optimize the controllable kite size, which varies from 20 to 50 square meters based on wind conditions.
- The team has carried out multiple runs at speeds between 55 and 58 knots, enhancing their handling accuracy while gaining a better understanding of the boat’s performance once surpassing 100 km/h.
- Mayeul van den Broek described the achievement as a significant accomplishment for the whole team, while kite pilot Benoît Gaudiot highlighted the boat's promise and emphasized the importance of mastering precise control.
- The SP80’s recent performance brings it closer to surpassing the absolute world sailing speed benchmark, currently held by Vestas Sailrocket II, which achieved an average velocity of 65.45 knots in 2012. The team plans to continue their record-breaking efforts off the coast of France through June 2025.
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Kiteboat smashes record to becomes second-fastest sailboat ever
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SP80 Kiteboat Hits 58+ Knots, Becomes Second Fastest Sailing Vessel in History
The Swiss-led SP80 project has reached a major milestone in its quest to shatter the world sailing speed record. On May 20, 2025, the cutting-edge kiteboat hit a peak speed of 58.261 knots (108 km/h / 67 mph), surpassing even the fastest racing yachts of the America’s Cup and SailGP circuits. SP80 SMASHES THE 100 KM/H BARRIER This new personal best places SP80 as the second fastest sailing vessel ever recorded, behind only Paul Larsen’s legenda…
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