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The SP80 project has set a new record. In May, the vehicle pulled by a kite was flashed at 58.261 knots or 108 km/h. This puts the team in the big leagues. It has even surpassed the top speed of the America’s Cup yacht AC75 (55.6 knots) and the SailGP’s F50 (55.06 knots). But the speed freaks don’t want to leave it at that. The SP80 is to become the fastest boat in the world. Exactly 7.189 knots are still missing to equal the ultimate record of the Vesta Sailrocket II (65.45 knots). As small as the difference seems on paper, it means worlds to the engineers.