He took a duck in the face at 50 knots

rachel on 10/10/2008 at 15:47

(http://www.sail-world.com/news_printerfriendly.cfm?Nid=49542)

(http://www.hydroptere.com/index.php4?lang=EN) L'Hydroptere, a revolutionary sailboat that literally flies over water, has pulverized the 50 knot barrier to reach a whooping 52.86 knots, an absolute speed record for her category.

I love that boat :D Check out the (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Nljxi4E4-4Y&feature=related|) vids!

TBE on 10/10/2008 at 17:05

I was expecting something about (http://www.ttlg.com/photoalbum/images/137.jpg) this guy. :(

But that's one fast boat!

The_Raven on 10/10/2008 at 18:36

That's not Fabio!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

Also:

Quote Posted by Ian Simmons

Pattern Recognition's central character, Cayce Pollard, has a grounding mantra: "He took a duck in the face at 250 knots."

demagogue on 11/10/2008 at 06:33

That's cool to watch. Must be a rush.

Mr.Duck on 12/10/2008 at 01:02

Quote Posted by Taffer_Boy_Elvis

I was expecting something about (http://www.ttlg.com/photoalbum/images/137.jpg) this guy. :(

I demand a picture update, ffs...:(

Also, do I look sexy or what with that leather jacket and glasses? :cool:

Kolya on 12/10/2008 at 11:20

If by "sexy" you mean like an ill-humored bouncer in a mafia controlled dance-club, yes.

Aja on 13/10/2008 at 20:22

six-dollar "entertainment fee", sir!

Mr.Duck on 13/10/2008 at 21:17

Quote Posted by Kolya

If by "sexy" you mean like an ill-humored bouncer in a mafia controlled dance-club, yes.

Your table's ready Mr. K :cool:

*Cracks knuckles*

Mr. K. on 14/10/2008 at 10:21

Anyone summoned me?

Mr.Duck on 14/10/2008 at 21:20

:erm:

Eeep...

*Runs to the hills*

Feel free to return back on topic :)