60 Knot Sailing

Bill Lee is famously quoted as saying “Fast is fun”. How about 60 knots of sailing fun?

• Length – 18 meters
• Beam – 24.5 meters
• Mast Height – 27 meters
• Height of Lateral Foils – 6.5 meters
• Weight at Takeoff with 5 crew – 6.5 tons
• Weight in Flight with Wind Ballast – 7 tons
• Main Sail Area – 165 square meters

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