Speedsolving the Rubik’s Cube while freefalling from 4300 meters, sitting in a rubber boat. This is the first attempt and worked really well – I solved the cube in about 31,5 seconds. I started right after exit and was finished at about 2500 meters. At 2300 meters I accidentally slipped out of the boat.
The skydive was videotaped by five cameras (two on-board, three outside the boat).
The 2010 Lüderitz Speed Challenge will be the first event in the history of speed sailing to include the three different sailing disciplines – boat, windsurf and kitesurfing.
Namibia will host it from the 4th to the 31st of October 2010.
Also, the newest addition is a channel of 700m in length … Details
Hydrofoil Sailboats are one of the most impressive watersports out there!  There are not many sailboats that can go faster than the wind.  C-Class Catamarans are a very open class of Sailboat Racing with only a few limitations (same hull used on both sides, a width and length limitation).  Other than that, it is completely up to the designers.  Materials, weight, and sails are un-regulated. Â
It’s no wonder that the sport is ruled by Aerospace Engineers.  Engineers who sail in their spare … Details