Race boarder Alain Caizergues , of France , holds the world sailing speed record . Larsen achieved the speed in 22 knot winds , and shortly before his unusual `` boat '' became airborne and flipped . The World Sailing Speed Record Council oversees and promotes record attempts . The WSSRC had about 50 formal rules for record attempts in 2008 .
Race boarder Alain Caizergues , of France , holds the world sailing speed record . The World Sailing Speed Record Council oversees and promotes record attempts . The WSSRC had about 50 formal rules for record attempts in 2008 .