After 5 long months and 4 official speed record attempts, the Masters of Speed 2007/2008 paid its final respects on the 5th April, boasting a new world record for a production board, but also, and more importantly, a new all-category world water sail speed record … Official timekeeper but also the chief conductor of the infamous speed canal, Christophe Simian takes time out to talk about the net result of the event, even if the 50 knot target remains unbeaten !

Check out all the pics and the video cutted to music from the latest event in Port St. Louis.

Updated rankings will be calculated during the week to reflect the latest events. Please pass by later to check out how the speedsailing world is looking now.

The first Speed:World:Cup of the 2008 season in Port St. Louis, France, ended with the victory of the defending world champions Alexandre Caizergues and Charlotte Consorti, both from France. An amazing start into the new season, with conditions from light winds up to hurricane force, and some impressive top speeds.

It's over folks ! Not enough wind in the morning, and sideshore from the right in the afternoon, so no official race was started anymore. Alex Caizergues and Charlotte Consorti are the winners of this seasons first event, we have pricegiving now at 18:00 - lets celebrate !

A full report will follow later on, as we are heading back home after the official part.

Nothing to report today, the competition was called off for today at 11:00 hours skippersmeeting, as there is no chance for wind today.

The forecast for tomorrow calls for a little bit wind from the west, probably enough to start a race on port tack. If there is anything happening, we will try to get LIVE again, depending of 3G reception on the beach. Stay tuned !