The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) this week ratified a new all out speed record for 500 meters, set by 12 year old Brandon Douglas aboard his Opti SUPER GOOSE. Brandon, his father Nate, and two team members carried the Opti to the top of 2,425′ (739 meters) Yosemite Falls, where they rigged and launched SUPER GOOSE over the Falls with young Brandon at the tiller. Verified by radar spotters, Douglas achieved an incredible 107.75 knots for the required distance before bailing with his parachute, landing without incident in the parking lot of Degnan’s Deli. SUPER GOOSE sailed into history during its 10 second voyage, never to be seen again.
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