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500m speed record

Macquarie Speed Sailing Team breaks 50 knots barrel

50.43 knots registered at Sandy Point • 50.08 knots to be officialised

vendredi 27 mars 2009 – Redaction SSS [Source RP]

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Australia’s Macquarie Innovation last night made world speed sailing history
when it powered down the 500m Sandy Point course at an average speed
of 50.43 knots. In winds of only 24 knots, Macquarie Innovation reached a
maximum speed of 54.23 knots (100km/hr) and became the first sailing boat
in the world to complete an official 500m run in excess of 50 knots.


The record claim by the Macquarie Speed Sailing Team is now being
prepared for ratification by the sport’s governing body and while the final
acknowledged speed is expected to be reduced to 50.08 knots [1] due to tidal variances experienced along the course, the claim realises the team’s long term goal to sail their craft beyond 50 knots – sailing’s equivalent of the
4 minute mile for running.

The Macquarie Speed Sailing Team last night was understandably delighted
with their efforts and proud to have achieved a goal that they set for
themselves some 15 years ago. While their performance represents the
achievement of a major milestone in world sailing, the team is confident that
there is certainly more to come from their amazing machine.

– Press info Steb Fisher / Macquarie Speed Sailing Team
– More photos www.steb.com.au

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[1] subject to official ratification

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