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References
- ↑ "High Winds Force Race Committee To Abandon Racing Leaving Sailors On The Ground and Kiters In The Air". ISAF. 4 July 2002.
- ↑ "World Sailing Speed Record Council". www.sailspeedrecords.com.
- ↑ History of Speed sailing IFCA
- ↑ "Popular Science". The Popular Science Monthly. Bonnier Corporation. 267 (4): 67. October 2005. ISSN 0161-7370.
- ↑ http://www.sport.fr/glisse/plv/43240.shtm
- ↑ "500 Metre". www.sailspeedrecords.com.
- ↑ Lloyd, Barbara (July 22, 1990). "Sailing's Version Of a 4-Minute Mile". New York Times .
