A century ago, boats were the primary mode of long-haul international travel. Today, airplanes have taken center stage as they are safe, inexpensive, and way faster than an ocean liner thanks to their ...
An Australian vessel set a world record for speed on water of 318 mph in 1978, a number that remains unbeaten in 2026. The Spirit of Australia remains to this day a challenge for those trying to ...
The fastest-known paddle record for the Missouri River is 33 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes. It was set on June 4, 1980.