Most wind I've ever sailed in was H20 Nationals in Yankton SD. Sustained 29kts, I think the gusts were almost 40kts. I was one of the few boats that managed to stay upright, but I have no clue how. We were going so fast downwind that the rudders wouldn't stay down. Scary sh!t losing one, then the other rudder when you're not really in the mood for something to go wrong.

Most wind I've ever seen on the water is debatable. The closest weather station recorded 60mph winds, but I don't think it ever got that bad. Though it was facking scary for a while there.
















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