50 Knots

50 Knots

Published Sep 14, 2005 10:00 AM

50 Knots

Windjet

Innovation: winged flight
Odds of Hitting 50 Knots: 1 in 20

Windsurfers

Innovation: lightweight rigs
Odds of Hitting 50 Knots: 1 in 2

Monofoil

Innovation: drag reduction
Odds of Hitting 50 Knots: 1 in 3 (but not this year)

Sail Rocket

Innovation: Keel-to-sail balance
Odds of Hitting 50 Knots: 1 in 4
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