When it comes to speed in sailboats, bigger is not always best.

Powerboaters may not believe it, but this video proves that some sailors know a thing or two about going FAST. Waterlust recently filmed a sail-off between four very different sailing craft: the Olympic Nacra 20, a foiling Moth, a Marstrom 32, and a kiteboard. Here are the results.... and it's somewhat surprising.

 

Written by: Carol Cronin
Carol Cronin has published several novels about the Olympics, sailing, hurricanes, time travel, and old schooners. She spends as much time on the water as possible, in a variety of boats, though most have sails.