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Many world records have fallen during the first three years of the Luderitz Speed Challenge, boosting kiteboarding to the top ranking in speed sailing. Taking place October 4-31, the 2010 Luderitz Speed Challenge will continue to expand upon previous years’ innovations that have made the location the fastest kiteboarding spot in the world over the past three years.
A canal dug at last year’s challenge created a near perfect water state that allowed kiters to go faster than ever before in less wind (40 knots max). At just three meters wide, it was ten times narrower than the canal at “Les Saintes Marie de la Mer“ in France, where Antoine Albeau set the fastest time on a windsurfer (49.09 knots). This year, plans include expanding the canal and improving the angle, making it completely straight in order to gain better averages of the course of 500 meters.
Competitors help develop the sport and grow kiteboarding internationally, so take this opportunity to push the limits of other national and world records, including “L’Hydroptère,” with the present 51.36-knot record. As always, the World Sailing Speed Record Council (sailspeedrecords.com) will be present to sanction the event.
2009 LUDERITZ SPEED CHALLENGE ACHIEVEMENTS
Alexandre Caizergues – 50.98 knots (World Record)
Rob Douglas – 50.95 knots (USA Outright Record)
Melissa Gil – 38 knots (USA Ladies Record)
Jernej Privsek – 44.59 (Slovenia Record)
Felipe Johannpeter – 42.14 (Brazil Record)
Tim Turner – 33.94 (Australian Record)
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