Researchers say tugboats could tow huge underwater parachutes around the ocean to manually power a vital ocean current.

TL;DR Key Takeaways : The SP80 kite-powered sailboat aims to break the world sailing speed record by reaching 80 knots, surpassing the current record of 65.45 knots set in 2012.

An ideal place to try this watersport is at the popular Katara Beach. Feel light as a bird as you fly above the crystal-clear waters strapped to a parachute. You will be up there for ten minutes, ...

The outright world speed sailing record still stands at 65.37 knots (75.23 mph, or 121.06 km/h) and was set some 13 years ago by Paul Larsen in the Vestas Sailrocket 2.

Xclusive Yachts provide a two-man crew who will take care of the sailing, setting up rods and even baiting if you need. All you need to do is cast your line, wait for a nibble and reel it in. Anything ...

March 14, 2025 This Trimaran Uses a Giant Kite to Hit Lightning-Fast Speeds, and It Could Break a Sailing Record The SP80 Foiler approached 54 knots, considered the supersonic line for any ...

I don’t know what it is about flying kites that thrills me, but I jut can’t resist watching them dancing in the wind. Recently I found a picture of my favorite rainbow kite that I can’t find ...

Hyderabad: The azure skies of Hyderabad provided the perfect canvas for the kites to soar! At one corner of the Secunderabad Parade Grounds, a series of kites in the shape of Captain Mario hung in the ...

This year, kite traders predict a substantial business surge, with an estimated turnover of Rs 4-5 crore. To note, Indore is a hub of high-quality kites, as its kites are also in demand in ...

During the parachute races, children ran as fast as they could with a multi-colored circular kite either gliding or thrashing behind them to see who could cross the finish line first.