Speed sailor Rob Douglas sets course record in France

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Rob Douglas, seen here competing last November in the 3rd annual North American Speed Sailing Invitational. — Photo courtesy of Martha Luce

Rob Douglas of Vineyard Haven set a new course record of 46.53 knots on Sunday on the 500-meter run at the Mondial Du Vent speed sailing competition in Leucate, France. Mr. Douglas, the top U.S. athlete in the sport, currently is in second place in the event, which is the largest of its kind in France.