The next time you’re in a car going 60 mph (97 kph), assuming it’s safe to do so, stick your head out the window. Now, imagine going this fast while riding a tiny piece of foam and plastic over about a foot of water in some windswept trench on the African Coast, while simultaneously holding onto a massive kite that wants to do nothing less than rip your arms right out of their sockets. Sound tough? Well, now consider stepping out of the car! Because that’s what it’s like when things go wrong in the ultimate speed sailing challenge. That’s right – nobody said being the fastest in the world was easy, but at least once you’ve earned the title, you’d expect your countrymen and peers in sport to cheer your incredible feat, wouldn’t you? Well, countrymen and peers?  … More
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