A Flying Yacht?
Posted by Anita in World Records on August 6, 2007 at 5:53 pm

The French are confident that the Hydroptère, a 60 foot sailing yacht that barely touches the water, will help the country capture the title of world’s fastest sailing vessel. The “boat” has already crossed the English Channel in half an hour, holds a couple short distance world speed records, and has reached over 47 knots (55 mph) in training.














