Watch the American kiteboarder Robert Douglas break the nautical mile speed sailing world record at La Palme, in France, during the 2019 Prince of Speed. Douglas rode his kite at 39.04 knots (44.93 miles per hour) at Plage du Rouet. The previous nautical mile speed sailing world record of 35.78 knots (41.17 miles per hour) was set by Christophe Ballois, last year, also at La Palme. Notice how Rob Douglas rides his kite in shallow water and close to the shore.
