Moth speed record smashed
by Simon Propper 4 May 2006 08:43 BST
Sam Pascoe yesterday set a new foil Moth speed record of 26.3 knots (30.2 mph) smashing the previous record set less than a month ago by Si Payne of 24.6 knots.
Sam set the record in Portland Harbour in flat water with 20 to 25 knots of wind. He was sailing the brand new Mistress 3, built by Fullforce also at Portland. The new boat has low drag elliptical foils, and a smaller wind cheating hull. Last year’s record of 23.9 knots set by Adam May in August already looks pedestrian as the new foil systems are unveiled this season. Bear in mind Sam is now 10% faster than last year’s record. That’s like Alonso adding 20mph to his Renault down the straight.
All the top Moth foilers will be at Queen Mary SC this weekend 6th/7th May for the inland championships. Come along and see the 30mph flying upclose.