Piloting the Kite-Powered Sailboat Aiming to Be World's Fastest
Table of Contents Piloting the Kite-Powered Sailboat Aiming to Be World's Fastest Cutting through the water on a triple-hull sailboat pulled by a giant kite, members of the SP80 team are challenging the world sailing speed record off the coast of Southern France, one gust of wind at a time. SP80's three-hull (trimaran) design prioritizes stability and reduced drag. SP80 "There is nothing to earn at the end, except that you are proud to achieve it," says co-founder Benoit Gaudiot, who is also