The fastest 6 boats advanced to the 3rd round.

Forty years ago the fastest non-racing boats did perhaps 40 miles per hour.

In fact, it was the fastest boat in the world at the time.

"Everyone knows we probably have the fastest boats down here," Kirby said.

"You might have the fastest boat and the best crew," Thain said.

"The winner didn't beat the fastest boat," he said of the race today.

It is also the fastest boat, capable of speeds up to 22 knots.

Thus, the fastest boat in the race always wins the line honours.

In order to win, he has to invent the fastest boat in the world.

"But it will all come down to who has the fastest boat."