but shatter it since its boat has a theoretical top speed of 80 knots, or 92 mph. Hence the SP80 name. Benoît Gaudiot piloting the trimaran, keeping an eye on the kite sail and the waves.

The SP80 trimaran, a revolutionary boat with foiler technology ... a speed range rarely explored in the sailing world,” said ...

This video shows what it’s like to approach the mythical 54-knot (62.1 mph, 100 kmh) speed barrier, considered the supersonic barrier on the water, on an unpowered sailboat ... sailing,” said Benoît ...