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50 knots down, 100 km/h next ! |
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Friday, 03 October 2008 |
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Subject to WSSRC ratification, Sebastien Cattelan (FRA) has finally broken the magical 50 knots barrier, the holy gral of speed sailing. Accompanied by several high 49 knots runs from himself, Alexandre Caizergues and Jerome Bila (all France) he was the only sailor finally getting to 50.26 knots.
Special attendance was paid to the required water depth, and the organizer in cooperation with the WSSRC commissioner present clearly ensured that the rule was strictly applied.
Full details, pictures and reports can be found at www.luderitz-speed.com
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The race is still on - new world record by Robert Douglas |
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Friday, 19 September 2008 |
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Subject to WSSRC ratification, Robert Douglas (USA, Black Dog, Cabrinha) set a new outright world record today with 49.84 knots. Second became Sebastien Cattelan (FRA, Genetrix) with 49.59 knots.
The womens outright record is now at a stunning 45.20 knots by Sjoukje Bredenkamp (RAS, Naish).
For full details check www.luderitz-speed.com
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Luderitz Speed Challenge: Day 2 |
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Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
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 After yesterdays training session everybody was keen to hit the water for the 2008 PKRA tour final, included in the Luderitz Speed Sailing record attempt. The average of the two best runs of each rider will be taken as result counting towards the Kitespeed World Championship title.
Conditions were really tough today, with winds around 40 knots and a slightly to deep angle. Rob Douglas (USA) was the man of the day, setting a new record an now being the fourth fastest man in the world with an amazing 47.64 knots run.
Also starting well was Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1, North), with a new open water record for windsurfers. Marc Avela probably set a new spanish kite record as well, all records subject to WSSRC ratification
The event is fully coverad at www.luderitz-speed.com, check there for more news !
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 |
 Now Southend has shown it's potential the interest in participating has also grown so its time to get the entry forms out to you. Entry fee will remain as last year, so with the exchange rates as they are it's actually cheaper for those flying in. drivenbywind will run for three months with a possible month extension should the weather fail us, we are also considering a break over the Christmas period to save on transportation problems during the holidays.
Hopefully we'll make it a speedy end to 2008
Clic to download enty form
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Swedish and Austrian events added to the world ranking |
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
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We are happy to announce another two Grade C events counting towards the Speed World Cup ranking 2008.
The swedish championship will be held at Torkelstorp from 04.10.-05.10.2008. Information and registration can be found at http://www.north-sails.com/template/f2speed.asp?iMenuID=644&iCatID=24&iParentMenuID=556
The Austrian Speed Challenge will be held from 03.10.-05.10.2008 at Zicksee, more infos will be published soon in the events section.
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
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 The picture database has been updated in the Press Lounge, and the official highlight movie from the Karpathos event is online as well. Enjoy the action one more time !
We also want to say thank you another time to all the sponsors and supporters of this fantastic event. We really enjoyed it !
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Pascal Maka was the first one taking the crown of speedsailing to the windsurfers. He now organizes record attempts.
