With so many people asking “what is it like” to sail this boat at this speed, we thought it was time to do a more ‘pure’ edit of our fastest, final incredible run. This run shows Vestas Sailrocket 2 absolutely smashing the outright world speed sailing record and easily becoming the sport’s first true 60 +knot boat. She averaged 65.45 knots over the 500 meter course and hit a peak speed of 68.33 knots (78+mph, 126 + kmh). The run was in Walvis Bay, Namibia on November 24, 2012. Beware, this contains … More
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Neil Pryde will retire as Managing Director of Pryde Group, on the 31st December, 2013.
The man who founded one of the most important windsurfing brands of the history of the sport will step down after 43 years of work and innovation.
“The decision for me to step back from active management of the company that I founded 43 years ago is obviously a significant milestone in the company’s history and in my life … More
After nine months of global competition the Extreme Sailing Series™ heads to Brazil and a brand new stadium in Florianópolis for the final Act of 2013. Five teams — one Omani, two Swiss, one Austrian and one Danish – are in the running for a podium finish and four days of competition between the 14-17 November, presented by Land Rover, will determine the outcome.
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Video – Land Sailors
Lionel Rochat takes his son Alexandre land sailing on a beautiful beach in France.