How about a lot more?
This extraordinary vessel is called a Vestas Sailrocket. And there really isn't any advertising licence being used in that name, because this this really does move like it has a rocket on board. But it's 100% wind power.
Watch it achieve the outright sailing world speed record:
65.37 knots. 1.852 kilometres per hour per knot makes that an amazing 121 kilometres per hour!
But it doesn't always go that well:
Find out more about their record chase.
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