500 meters record
51,36 knots : L’Hydroptère takes the absolute record
Alain Thébault’s 60’ foiler breaks Alexandre Caizergues’ kite record
Saturday 5 September 2009 –
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L’Hydroptère breaks the 500 meters record Record #sailingrecord previously owned by the french kitesurfer Alex Caizergues who was the second to break the 50 knot barriers and record Record #sailingrecord holder with 50,57 knots. A performance made in Namibie last year.
Alain Thébault and his crew have also broken the mille record improving thespeed of 43,09 knots to 48,72 knots.
Presse info Marlène Colegrave / www.hydroptere.com
Translation Ch.Guigeno
View online : Photos Gilles Martin-Raget / www.martin-raget.com
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