world water speed record

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The world water speed record is the highest officially recorded speed achieved by a watercraft on water, a title famously pursued by speedboat racers such as Donald Campbell.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf nautical speed record
speed record
world record
abbreviation UIM NERFINISHED
appliesTo watercraft
category absolute water speed record
class water speed record
environment lakes
reservoirs
rivers
governingBody Union Internationale Motonautique NERFINISHED
hasAspect aerodynamic stability
engineering challenge
human endurance challenge
hydrodynamic stability
hasConsequence frequent fatal accidents in attempts
hasRisk extreme danger
high fatality rate
measuredIn kilometres per hour
miles per hour
medium water
notableChallenger Donald Campbell NERFINISHED
John Cobb NERFINISHED
Ken Warby NERFINISHED
Malcolm Campbell NERFINISHED
Stanley Sayres NERFINISHED
notableCraftType hydroplane
jet‑powered boat
propeller‑driven boat
notablePursuitPeriod mid‑20th century
relatedTo air speed record
land speed record
speedboat racing
requires average speed calculation
calm water conditions
high‑power engines
low wind conditions
measured course
official timing
specialized hull design
two runs in opposite directions
safetyRegulatedBy Union Internationale Motonautique NERFINISHED
verificationMethod certified timing equipment
independent officials

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Donald Campbell recordHeld world water speed record