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Sailrocket 10th Anniversary. Out she comes and good to go!
2022 will mark the 10th anniversary of Sailrocket 2's still current outright world speed sailing record.
The team figured this was something worth celebrating... and that the boat itself should attend. Although the actual records were broken in November in 2012, it seemed only right to get Sailrocket 2 out of her 40' shipping container a little earlier and rig her up during the 50th anniversary of Weymouth Speed Week (starting October 15th).
Sailrocket 2 has never sailed anywhere else but In Namibia... and not since the day she set her last, fastest and still current record (November 24th, 2012). Very few people have actually seen this boat in action including many members of her own team. The Portland Harbour course is too short and crowded for her to be sailed at her full potential so the aim is simply to try and get her on the water to showcase what is involved in sailing her in a safe manner down the course.
It remains unclear whether the team will actually be able to go sailing on the much busier and more restricted Portland Harbour. Sailrocket also needs very specific weather conditions to operate in. Many stars need to align to actually allow her to sail down the course but she is being fully prepared to do so if such an opportunity does arise. Either way, Sailrocket 2 and the team will be on standby for sailing in front of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy from the 15th until the 17th of October.
History info:
On the 24th of November 2012, Walvis Bay Namibia. On the 3rd run of the day, Australian Paul Larsen piloted the UK designed and built Vestas Sailrocket 2 to a new Outright speed sailing World record of 65.45 knots average over the 500 metre course. During the run VSR2 hit a peak speed of 68.33 knots (78.6 mph). The average wind speed was 27 knots. This performance represented the culmination of over 11 years of work.The concept had been proven and the physical "limits" (imposed by the phenomenon of cavitation) had been overcome. Sailing had reached its supersonic era. To date no other boat has come close.
The team figured this was something worth celebrating... and that the boat itself should attend. Although the actual records were broken in November in 2012, it seemed only right to get Sailrocket 2 out of her 40' shipping container a little earlier and rig her up during the 50th anniversary of Weymouth Speed Week (starting October 15th).
Sailrocket 2 has never sailed anywhere else but In Namibia... and not since the day she set her last, fastest and still current record (November 24th, 2012). Very few people have actually seen this boat in action including many members of her own team. The Portland Harbour course is too short and crowded for her to be sailed at her full potential so the aim is simply to try and get her on the water to showcase what is involved in sailing her in a safe manner down the course.
It remains unclear whether the team will actually be able to go sailing on the much busier and more restricted Portland Harbour. Sailrocket also needs very specific weather conditions to operate in. Many stars need to align to actually allow her to sail down the course but she is being fully prepared to do so if such an opportunity does arise. Either way, Sailrocket 2 and the team will be on standby for sailing in front of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy from the 15th until the 17th of October.
History info:
On the 24th of November 2012, Walvis Bay Namibia. On the 3rd run of the day, Australian Paul Larsen piloted the UK designed and built Vestas Sailrocket 2 to a new Outright speed sailing World record of 65.45 knots average over the 500 metre course. During the run VSR2 hit a peak speed of 68.33 knots (78.6 mph). The average wind speed was 27 knots. This performance represented the culmination of over 11 years of work.The concept had been proven and the physical "limits" (imposed by the phenomenon of cavitation) had been overcome. Sailing had reached its supersonic era. To date no other boat has come close.
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65 knot + Rocket Ride Anniversary edit.
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With so many people asking "what is it like" to sail this boat at this speed, we thought it was time to do a more 'pure' edit of our fastest, final incredible run. This run shows Vestas Sailrocket 2 absolutely smashing the outright world speed sailing record and easily becoming the sports first true 60 knot boat. She averaged 65.45 knots over the 500 meter course and hit a peak speed of 68.33 k...
Shooting a Rocket.
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Here is a very unique view of our record run. It's the complete birds-eye view footage of Vestas Sailrocket 2 nailing the Outright world speed sailing record on the 24th of November, 2012. We had discussed the possibility of getting aerial shots for many years. The trouble is that there are no helicopters stationed anywhere around Walvis Bay in Namibia. The fact that we are sailing in cross-win...
Blown Away. VESTAS Sailrocket 2 truly smashes the Outright world speed sailing record*
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24th of November,2012. This is the day that VESTAS Sailrocket 2 took speed sailing into a whole new era. Having already broken the existing Outright world speed sailing record by the biggest margin in the records history a little over a week earlier, the team took to the waters of Walvis Bay in strong winds to try and be the first to take the sport over the 60 knot average mark. This video show...
VESTAS Sailrocket 2. "The magic mile" world record*...
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Two days after finally smashing the Outright world speed sailing record, the Vestas Sailrocket 2 team decide to tackle the 'Nautical Mile' world record which was held by the mighty 'Hydroptere'. It was always going to be an interesting challenge for the VSR2 team as the speed course that they sail on in Walvis Bay, Namibia is defined by a beach which is exactly 1.04 miles long. This requires th...
VESTAS Sailrocket 2 Outright world speed sailing record holder. (subject to WSSRC ratification)
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On the 16/11/12 VESTAS Sailrocket 2 set out on it's 13th run for this session Walvis Bay Namibia. In moderate conditions with around 25 knots of wind average... VSR2 smashed the previous Outright world record by the biggest margin in the records history*. Paul larsen averaged 59.23 knots over the record 500 meter course and peaked at over 63 knots. The waters of Walvis Bay became speed sailing ...
Boom. Vestas Sailrocket 2 becomes a 60-knot sailboat!
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With the modifcations made to the new foil on VESTAS Sailrocket 2 working so well in light winds, the team were keen to see if they would translate to high speeds. VSR2 had constantly been hitting a 'glass ceiling' around 52 knots despite the fact that she was designed to do well over 60. This is the day when theory turned into reality and the team got to see speeds they could only dare dream a...
Bouncing off the ceiling. VESTAS Sailrocket 2 problem solving
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The team at VESTAS Sailrocket are trying to work out why they keep hitting a limiting speed around 52 knots. The team are using a highly innovative concept to try and set the outright world speed sailing record. They think that their limit is being caused by too much drag on the foils rather than not enough power in the wing. This video gives an insight into the teams activities whilst they are...
Bouncing off the ceiling. VESTAS Sailrocket 2 problem solving
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The team at VESTAS Sailrocket are trying to work out why they keep hitting a limiting speed around 52 knots. The team are using a highly innovative concept to try and set the outright world speed sailing record. They think that their limit is being caused by too much drag on the foils rather than not enough power in the wing. This video gives an insight into the teams activities whilst they are...
Stand by action for Vestas Sailrocket 2 team
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You would have the wrong impression to think that all your days will be full of high speed sailing action in a speed sailing project. There is a lot of waiting involved. You are at the mercy of the wind gods even in prolific places like Walvis Bay. Some times you think it's never going to come... a week later you think it's never going to stop. When it blows, the days can be long and relentless...
50 knots plus. Vestas Sailrocket 2 Run 4
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On only her 4th run with her new foil package, VESTAS Sailrocket 2 posted her personal best time of 50.98 knots over a 500 meter course with a peak speed of 53 knots. Whilst the team is still dialling in the boat, these times are unofficial (not ratified by the WSSRC who govern the sport). Nonetheless, the speeds would comfortably surpass the current Australian record for Larsen as well as his ...
Too little... Too much. Speed sailing blues.
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A little idea of one of speed sailings biggest issues... finding ideal conditions. The VESTAS Sailrocket team are in Walvis Bay, Namibia because of its consistently ideal conditions and yet patience is still one of a speed sailing teams biggest requirements. Here is a classic situation over two back to back days. The main thing is that the team is ready and on course on both days. When Mother N...
VESTAS Sailrocket 2 prepares for first sail, Round 3
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The VSR2 team are currently on location at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club in Namibia. VESTAS Sailrocket 2 is rigged and ready for her first gentle outing. The wind has been pretty light so the team is using their days to work through the job list in preparation for what is to come. The plan is to do a couple of introductory days to bring everyone up to speed with their respective roles in handling t...
Vestas Sailrocket 2. Through the barriers.
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Vestas Sailrocket 2. Through the barriers.
VESTAS Sailrocket 2 onboard at 100kmh
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VESTAS Sailrocket 2 onboard at 100kmh
VESTAS Sailrocket 2 Support boat audition
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VESTAS Sailrocket 2 Support boat audition
VSR2 on what may well be a breakthrough run.
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VSR2 on what may well be a breakthrough run.
VESTAS Sailrocket 2 update between sessions....
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VESTAS Sailrocket 2 update between sessions....
VESTAS Sailrocket 2 first 40 + knot run.mp4
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VESTAS Sailrocket 2 first 40 knot run.mp4
VESTAS Sailrocket 2 learning to walk before she can run.
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VESTAS Sailrocket 2 learning to walk before she can run.
VESTAS Sailrocket video diary Oct. 19th
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VESTAS Sailrocket video diary Oct. 19th
VESTAS Sailrocket WRA4 Run2... Flip diaries.
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VESTAS Sailrocket WRA4 Run2... Flip diaries.
Day 1 of VESTAS SAILROCKET final outright world record attempt
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Day 1 of VESTAS SAILROCKET final outright world record attempt
He's a New Zealander typical kiwis I'm coming for your record bro lol
You're such a fucking looser ya couldn't do a hundred in a hurricane get off it ,go in another real event ,cheers ,Perry 🌍🔱😎🤟🌏🔱🖕😬
That is Freaking Terrifying !
Still the coolest thing to ever happen in the sport. What a bunch of legends!
Jiokers gone wild some people feel sorry for youse pretending ,why don't you get real and go in a real event and get a real speed ,regards Perry ,best of luck with it,☠️
Dream on ,no one believes that you've done that speed it's a GPS speed the films are sped up and you've done it all yourself ,the real sailing speed record has stood for 37yrs at 53,7knots av sp across an authorised event coures held by Perry Quinn of Australia ,catch it if you can ,😁🤟🇦🇺🌎🌏🌍🔱🖕
I would have said this was fake if there wasn't well documented record data to back it. Absolutely insane, especially that this was 11 years ago.
Amazing
240p vid - a bit of a shame, would have liked to see some of the detail of that.
What was the true wind course?
lol, it certainly is fast!
So Paul come on is there going to be an SR3? I'm hearing there are some parties now attempting to beat team SR2's record/s!
Shattered nothing but the barriers of bullshit you conceive that people will believe.53.7kn av real record Perry ,
Only discovering now. awesome....surely you are working on something better?
Does shallow water reduce tip vortex drag on the hydrofoils like it does for an aircraft wing in ground effect?
@@paularsen1 you might want to take a look at a NASA white paper by AL Bowers on the Prandtl wing. Al did a bunch of work on drag reduction via twist.
Just discovered Paul...when is SR3 coming?...All of what you and team did is truely awesome and inspiring... drone footage considering wind speed and the technology of drones at time is mental. At that wind speed I'm guessing flight time of drone was sub 3 min at best
Impressive stuff!
Good choice of music.
So this is not seaworthing right It was just design for speed . I think it's still wicked crazy
So there's no motor whatsoever
I don't understand, why don't you foil it? you want less friction, hydrofoil it, with self leveling software, servos, to prevent exiting the water, stay level, and fly beyond your craziest nightmares! you still have a huge contact surface with the water, and with foil you also smooth out the ride, because man, you're getting shaken savagely, seriously!
Still love watching this over and over. What a great time that was! Was out wing foiling yesterday and thought I'd watch again. Paul you'd love some of our new Furiosa madness! Take care mate!
Great Teamwork to this day. Congrats to the team that made this happen, we all know how much of a commitment went along with this record. SO WHATS NEXT GUYS??????
I’d like to think a kitefoil rider could go as fast, but I think the limiting factor would be how much force the sailor could transmit from the kite to the foil, through their harness, arms, legs and feet. That’s something Mr. Larsen did not have to deal with, which in no way diminishes the accomplishment.
Fuckin fuckin fuckin Brilliant !
Almost impossible to believe it’s wind powered
electric counterpoint!
That's spelt wieghmouths for bullshit week
Nice attempt from a refugee from weimouth cheat week ,.
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2:36. Isn't it called cavitation?
It's kind of a technicality. Cavitation is usually associated with fully submerged foils. Ventilation happens on foils near the surface or more commonly on surface piercing foils, when air is sucked down to the low pressure side of foils. The dynamic pressure of the liquid drops low enough below atmospheric pressure,sucking air and causing an air cavity. Regular Cavitation happens when the dynamic pressure on the foil drops below the vapour of the fluid which essentially boils a forms a vapour cavity.
awesome
who or what decides the fixed (?) angle of the sail mast from the earth surface horizontal ? 1:55 you'd expect all things on the sail to be actuatable from the pilot, yet this angle (30degrees from the vertical?) is fixed..
Идиоты,как по кочкам!На такой скорости уже #экраноплан
Wow, ...What a Wild Ride 🌠🎶 n great video too
Put some wheels on it and go for the land sailing speed record.
Did I miss something?
Вот она - сила науки! Как там классик то говаривал?..
This is a regular vanity fair! This device can only float in one direction and is made only for a one-time record! Just an expensive turd.
So can you do better?
Fantastic run ... congrats to all of you .... that is a new chapter in sailing history! 👍👍👍👍👍
how do you sail using wind and go faster than the wind?
One day people will fly with sails and wings and wind only
Hi there! Who has the rights to this video? Please let me know! Thank you very much.
Do you have an address for me from Ben Holder?
His wife suggested he should buy a sailboat to help him relax and deal with his performance anxiety.
Lotta good that musta been. ROFLMFAO ❤
I laughed... lol. To relax, uh huh. But you're probably right.
overtake you in my canoe
what did the hull do at 5:38-5:41?
I think the foil went from being side ventilated... and thus effectively skidding/planing solely on the high pressure surface to being "wetted" on both surfaces and base ventilated (as designed). This latter mode generates lift on both surfaces and thus "skids" less. The foil bit in. You can actually see the spray pattern change in the overhead view. We included all the interesting bits in this very specific edit... as I use it for talks to highlight the key points:) I hadn't seen or felt the boat do this before. I had to make a large correction to the wheel when it happened (Highly geared steering).
This video should be the the first title that appears amongst those entitled, ‘If it were not caught on film, it could not be believed’.
Pretty sure my Hobie’s done 90.
Man, you're craaaazy!