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Fastest differential speed – propeller-powered land yacht

According to Official Guinness Records,

The fastest differential speed by a propeller-powered land yacht is 2.8 times the true wind speed while sailing directly down wind, achieved by Rick Cavallaro and John Borton (both USA) in their land yacht "Blackbird" on El Mirage dry lake, California, USA, on 3 July 2010.
The record was attempted according to the rules and regulations of NALSA.

For a complete list of 2010 records, please visit 2010 Guinness Records in United States.

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Content last updated on 2018-11-27