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France - The Worlds Fastest Sail - Hydroptère (55.7 knots) France - The Worlds Fastest Sail - Hydroptère (55.7 knots)

France - With peak speeds reaching an amazing 55.7 knots, l’Hydroptère has shattered the world speed sailing record* with an average speed of 51.36 knots over 500 meters.  This not only trounces the Macquarie Innovation speed of 50.07 kts (the fastest boat), but in the ongoing battle between big and small, the giant hydrofoil has become the fastest watercraft under sail, besting the 50.57 kts recorded by Alexandre Caizergues on his kite-board last year.  With record-making season just beginning, the bar has been set high by the mighty Hydroptère and her crew.

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2011-12-20 16:55

Man Vs Big Fish Man Vs Big Fish

Game Fishing is a very fast Growing Sport. Game fish are fish pursued for sport by recreational anglers. They can be freshwater or marine fish. Game fish can be eaten after being caught, though increasingly anglers practise catch and release to improve fish populations. Some game fish are also targeted commercially, particularly salmon.

Game Fishing

Game fishing can be a very expensive sport, If you are organising a game fishing day and need numbers,  or another good crew members to share the experience.

There is lot's to learn about game fishing so if you are to get into it, you can start your search by "Gamefishing Tackle & Techniques" or "Gamefishing Charters". And Good luck with the catch.

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2011-12-14 03:25

The World's Longest Golf Course (Australia The World's Longest Golf Course (Australia

The Nullarbor Links concept is unique. The 18-hole par 72 golf course spans 1,365 kilometres with one hole in each participating town or roadhouse along the Eyre Highway, from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia. Each hole includes a green and tee and somewhat rugged outback-style natural terrain fairway. The course provides a quintessential Australian experience and a much-needed activity/attraction for travellers along the renowned desolate highway.

World's Longest Golf Course, Australia

Reference# http://nullarborlinks.com/

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2011-12-03 07:17

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