Fred Haywood was the first Windsurfer over 30 knots, an unbelievable barrier in 1983.
| Weymouth Speedweek News |
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| Wednesday, 11 June 2008 | |
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The management team for WSW is very pleased to be associated with Dakine for a second year and for 2008 it will be known as “The Dakine Weymouth Speed Week”. Graeme Fuller Surf Sales MD said “We had such a great time last year both on a personal and business level we had to get involved again”.
As well as the usual categories and prizes for WSW like, Speed Week Rookies, Ladies, Amateurs and Juniors etc there is a new Gold Fleet Category for previous winners and sponsored riders. The other changes for this year are a Saturday start 4th to the 10th of October, to help with accommodation for competitors and the latest timing equipment from Dave White’s, Driven by Wind. WSW team are excited about the 2008 event and are planning a bigger and better event for this year. There will be a full range of demo gear from the cream of the board and sail manufactures and Speedsailing stars like Dave White and Zara Davis on hand for help and advice. It will also be a counting round of the ISWC world tour with precious points to be had as well as the UKWA Speedsailing Championships where the UK King and Queen of speed will be crowned. So with great prizes such as Club Vass Holidays, Boards, sails, clothing and accessories to be won for the 1st timer to a seasoned veteran and everyone in between there is something for everybody. Come and join in the fun and find out how fast you can go! For more details or to get one of the last places, go to www.speedsailing.com |
