I don't know that any of our current beachcats have the capability of getting anywhere near there because you must be on plane to achieve anything near these speeds. I don't think even our foil technology can sustain these speeds yet without cavitating (?). I have wondered what might happen if they have a small arm mounted foil or ski attached to the windsurfer masts to help counter the heeling moment. It could help them reduce the weight in the weight vest and carry more sail area (and would look strangely like a proa).

It almost feels like cheating to be sailing for the speed record in a narrow man-made canal because it eliminates dealing wth any sizeable (realistic) chop. Then again, it is a waterborn wind-powered craft going terribly fast...and that's cool.