1981 Press Photo "Hydrophobia" sailing boat to try to break speed record

"Hydrophobia" sailing boat to break speed record. With his newly constructed sailing boat "Hydrophobe" (dread of water) Neuchatel engineer Andre Strautmann wants to break a speed record. The 6 meters boat comes out of the water if speeded and touches it only on the rudder and on the two "jibs" at both sides. It has already reached a speed of 67km/h these days.

Photo measures 9.5 x 7 inches.

Photo is dated 12-8-1981.



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