Paul Larsen in the Vestas Sailrocket 2 records 5938 knots 683 mph - 110 kmh on Walvis Bay Namibia.

Fastest boat speed ever recorded. His Vestas Sailrocket 2 boat broke the world speed sailing record for a mile in 2012. Macquarie Innovation was timed over the 500m qualifying course at 4857 knots and recorded speeds in excess of 51 knots during the 20 second run on December 19 2008. The worlds fastest ever sailor Paul Larsen is a sailing speed freak.

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The official world water speed record is 27597 knots 51109 kmh or 31758 mph by Ken Warby in the unlimited-class jet-powered hydroplane Spirit of Australia on Blowering Dam Lake New South Wales Australia on 8 October 1978. It hit a top speed of 75 Mph 6445 Knots beating the old record which was only 57 Mph. However it is estimated that Warby reached an estimated 300 knots 555 kmh or 34486 mph.