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New WSSRC waterdepth rule |
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
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 The WSSR Council announces an amendment to WSSR Rule 3.
3rd paragraph is amended as follows:
"For every record attempt on natural courses in every class, there must be a minimum depth of water, which is defined as follows.
At the time of the run in question, the shallowest part of the course must be covered by water with a depth of at least half the static immersed beam of the craft involved, or 10cm, whichever is the greater.
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ISWC World Rankings updated |
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Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
 The ISWC world rankings have been updated after the Euopean Championship 2008 in Karpathos, Greece. In the mens division, Cyril Moussilmani (FRA, Fanatic, North) is still leading due to his victory at the French Cup he has the deciding extra points to keep him ahead of his opponents. Ben van der Steen (NED), who also won a Grade C even in spring is in second now, followed by world champion Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) and European Champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, Proof, North). Cedric Bordes (FRA) is completing the top 5.
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ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championship Karpathos 2008: Final Report |
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 |
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Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, Proof, North Sails) and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) are the European Champions of Speed Windsurfing 2008 !
In a thrilling final gold fleet race Bjorn Dunkerbeck defeated Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) who was leading the competition until that final race. Both were tied in points, with the tie broken in favour of Antoine Albeau by the top speed of the season (43.68 knots), a new spot record as well.
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ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championship Karpathos 2008: Day 5 |
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Sunday, 24 August 2008 |
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The fight for the european champion title is still open between Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) and Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, Proof, North Sails). They are tied in points, but Antoine leads due to the better top speed of the competition. In the womens fleet Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) is already through, with five bullets in five races.
One more round was completed today in relatively light winds, leaving the decision about the title open to the final two days of the competition.
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ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championship Karpathos 2008: Day 4 |
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Saturday, 23 August 2008 |
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No wind today for racing, the timing was opened around noon for some test runs and to allow the riders to tune their equipment. After a long waiting period with the AP flag up the riders were released at 16:15, with a good forecast for tomorrow morning.
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ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championship Karpathos 2008: Day 3 |
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Friday, 22 August 2008 |
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What a day ! 3 complete rounds with two fleets today, with a new seasons top speed set by Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard)with 43.68 knots. He is leading the the competition now as well as Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) in the womens fleet.
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Pascal Maka was the first one taking the crown of speedsailing to the windsurfers. He now organizes record attempts.
The Luderitz Speed Challenge website has been updated and is ready for registration now. From the 15th of September till 13th of October the hunt for the 50 knots is on again.
