Page 148 - (DK) I Can’t Believe It! 2

146
How fast is

the fastest

watercraft?

A record of 318 mph

(511 kph) was set by a
speedboat, the Spirit of Australia
The Spirit
of Australia, in 1978. is five times
faster than
It has yet to be broken. Hydroptère.

FAST FACTS
Sometimes you can go almost as fast
Under each side float of
on a board as you can on a boat. The Hydroptère is a foil, or wing.
kitesurfing record of 64 mph (103 kph) Once the boat is at a certain
is close behind the fastest sailing speed, the foils lift it so that it
craft, Sailrocket 2, and is faster than almost flies above the water.
Hydroptére’s 59 mph (95 kph). The
fastest windsurfer is almost as fast.
The personal watercraft,
or water scooter, is one
of the fastest vehicles on
water. Its small size, fast
Windsurfer speed, and ease of use
61.3 mph (99 kph) make it ideal for
use by police,
lifeguards, and
fun seekers.
Kitesurfer
64 mph (103 kph)

Vestas Sailrocket 2
67 mph (108 kph)
75 mph (120 kph)

US_146_147_309600_ICBT_Travel_on_water.indd 146 19/12/17 2:36 pm