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The project led by French kiteboarder Alex Caizergues aims to break the world speed sailing record.
The goal of Moonshot #1 is to dethrone Vestas Sailrocket 2’s 2012 record set at 65.45 knots (121.21 kilometers per hour) over 500 meters in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Moonshot #1 expects to reach 80.99 knots (150 kilometers per hour) by the end of 2022, most likely in the south of France, where Syroco has its headquarters.
This is the SP80 kiteboat designed to break the World Sailing Speed Record. The Swiss team has one goal: reaching 150km/h (80 knots) powered only by the wind Supported by Richard Mille, the record attempt is set for 2022.
The story behind the prototype