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| The Gemini III approaching Helsingør |
This is the Polish maxi catamaran Gemini III sailing through Øresund southwards this morning, at about half past nine. The Gemini III, built by the Swedish Marstrom composite shipyard, is one of the fastest sailing boats in the world with a top speed of 38,4 knots (about 70 km/h !) Two years ago the catamaran crossed the Atlantic (from the West to the East) in just 8 days 23 hours and 27 seconds, which was - and probably still is - a world record.
The Gemini III is very light - only 9 tons - for its size (27 x 14m). The impressive mast is 33m high.
Here is a video about the Gemini III:
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