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Advanced Materials & Composites News, April, 2004
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April 23, 2004 - A highly original yachting "machine" was launched today in Southampton, England. The designer is Malcolm Barnsley, and the pilot and instigator is Paul Larsen. This concept vehicle (can you really call it a yacht?) is said to possibly be one of the most significant vessels of all time.
She weighs only 170 kg. Their aim is to break the world speed sailing record, timed over a 500m dash, currently held by the Australian Yellow Pages team with 46.52 knots set in 1992. Larsen hopes to break the 50 knot barrier (equivalent to 60 mph), and do even better. ...
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