sierraclub.org - sierra magazine - march/april 2013 - wind-athletes - gust junkies
Text by Jake Abrahamson
Henrik Trygg/Corbis
An ice yacht skims the frozen waters of Sweden's Trälhavet. These vessels can surpass 60 miles per hour. To get a running start, skippers slip into light, high-traction footwear—which often means golf shoes.
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