Water speed record

The World Unlimited water speed record is the officially recognised fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle.

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• From 1909 to 1927 the record was an unofficial listing from the organisers of powerboat races.
• In 1928 the record category was officially established.
• From 1930 the rules of the record stipulated that a craft must make two runs over a timed kilometre course in opposite directions, with the record being the average speed of the two runs.
• The record is currently ratified by the UIM (Unions International Motonautique).

With an approximate fatality rate of 50%, the record is one of the sporting world's most hazardous competitions.

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Water speed record: 1920s ►