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A new record for l'Hydroptère
L'Hydroptère is currently on stand-by in San Francisco, waiting for the ideal conditions to try and beat the record for crossing the Pacific, between Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Published 16/10/2012
But we can't say that the trimaran, skippered by Alain Thébault, is waiting peacefully. Just to keep occupied, l'Hydroptère has set a reference time in the mythical bay, with a run over one mile at an average of 37.5 knots. A time which is a long way short of the boat's record, which still stands at 50.17 knots over one mile.
Follow it on: www.hydroptere.com
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