The boat that flies: Exhilarating images of the world's fastest yacht racing at speeds to up to 60mph

Hold on to your hats! Almost literally flying across the water, this is the world's fastest yacht which can clock an amazing 60 miles an hour

With its wings skimming across the water, this super yacht soars above the competition.

Its state-of-the-art design means the world's fastest yacht can clock an amazing 60 miles an hour - and reach 50mph in just ten seconds.

Causing waves: The Hydroptere is an experimental sailing hydrofoil designed by French yachtsman Alain Thébault

The Hydroptere, which uses marine and aeronautic technology, relies on giant wings to almost fly across the water.

Pictured in these gorgeous photos taken off of the French coast the yacht, which weighs 7.5 tons, it's easy to see why the powerful boat has broken so many world records.