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VSR2's acceleration (yellow line) levels off early as the wing is partially sheeted, then shoots up on the bear away until hitting the glass ceiling around 52 knots
© Vestas Sailrocket 2
Bouncing off the ceiling!
The Walvis Bay wind machine seems to have broken down. The powers that be that make this one of the best and most consistent speed sailing venues in the world have taken a break and left no message as to when they are coming back.