French kiteboarder Alex Caizergues leads Syroco’s project to break the sailing speed record with a new sailing craft. The goal is to best Vestas Sailrocket 2‘s 2012 record of 65.45 knots over 500 meters, set in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The team expects their craft, named Moonshot #1, will reach upwards of 80 knots.
For more, visit syro.co/en/speed-record/
Lydia Mullan is the managing editor at SAIL magazine and editor of Multihull Power and Sail. In her seven years with SAIL, she has published over 350 articles, including marine journalism’s best adventure essay in both 2023 and 2024 as recognized by Boating Writers International. She was also the media manager for Cole Brauer's historic 2023/24 circumnavigation.
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