Seb is a character because he windsurfers as well.didnt relize he started the trench & dug it as well. He truly is a speed Knight.

Port Parham Sa , any one got an excavator?

Port Parham

7m kite is way too big in 60 kn. Bad mistake to have nothing smaller.

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choco said..

Port Parham

very nice weed beds!

But how deep is that??

And in the first picture, you don't need an excavator, the channel is already there!

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sailquik said..

choco said..

Port Parham

very nice weed beds!

But how deep is that??

And in the first picture, you don't need an excavator, the channel is already there!

Not deep enough, Hamma has had a go at it ?? Said never again, long long walk.

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jimbob SA said..

sailquik said..

choco said..

Port Parham

very nice weed beds!

But how deep is that??

And in the first picture, you don't need an excavator, the channel is already there!

Not deep enough, Hamma has had a go at it ?? Said never again, long long walk.

He didn't have the right gear, kept dragging on the bottom when trying to take off from memory, one of those weed fins that the NSW boys use could work.
That spot would be perfect to build an Aussie version of Ludertiz plus only an hour from Adelaide,
has anyone got better GPS speeds whether Windsurfer or Kite in Australia?

Top effort on the new kite record by Alex Caizergues for sure!

Does that spot get fairly regular 'serious' wind Choco? If so it needs to be explored and exploited more thats for sure!!

It looks like it would work fine with the 'weedy lakes' fins that have been developed in the last few years if it is 18-20cm or more deep. It sure looks flat! The great thing about the weedy locations is that angle is completely free, and that will allow board speed to wind speed ratios to approach new levels. We have already seen this at Albany, Fangys, Liptons, Budgie, and of course Lake George. And if it ever gets 35-45 knot's, very big speeds are possible.

One of the big problems with most speed spots, and certainly with the Luderitz canal, is that when the wind is really strong and really broad - which you need to go really fast - the water gets dangerously choppy with a rolling following swell. This increases drag and makes control harder as well. I speculate that an ideal weedy venue would allow very broad running angles, in super strong winds, with almost no waves.

BP getting his matching Melllon speed helmet on

The Wind is finally back here at the Luderitz Speed Challenge! Not the crazy winds we wanted but there was enough to get on the water and down the channel! Hopefully the Wind Machine will be turned up to Full power the next few days and we will see some epic action!

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Dr Speed said..
http://www.kitenews.fr/nouveau-record-monde-5797-noeuds-soit-10736-kmh/

Cranking!! note the windward bank.

On the canal comparing Melons

windsurfing.tv/video/ep-9-record-breakers-luderitz-speed-challenge/

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hardie said..
windsurfing.tv/video/ep-9-record-breakers-luderitz-speed-challenge/

It appears the rules of "The Stick" that I introduced back in 2013 are still helping things run smoothly

Hardie's EP9 link from above..

www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=forum&forum=2&val=121150

Ben Proffitt 48knt 500m peaked over 50knt

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choco said..
Ben Proffitt 48knt 500m peaked over 50knt

got to be pretty chuffed with that!!!! and he is... plenty of speed sailing stoke going down as he departed...

49.1 was his previsional "timed" 500 on the board before it gets officiated to 48 ?

www.facebook.com/windsurfingtv/videos/1975952442692846/

From his first real foray into speed sailing, Ben's stoke just shows how exhilarating the sport is. Going fast (whether it be 20, 30, 40 or 50knots) hooks anyone in who has done it.

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sausage said..
From his first real foray into speed sailing, Ben's stoke just shows how exhilarating the sport is. Going fast (whether it be 20, 30, 40 or 50knots) hooks anyone in who has done it.

And a first timer, light weight first timer getting right up there. He might have some hidden talent in front of the camera too. And on a skinny board.
Just wondering where A2 is and why there were few or nil NP sails on the course. Severne & Loft mainly.
Did Mr Severne have another go?
I'm surprised that he's not gone fast before since he makes fast sails. Who wants one of those custom jobs?

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BSN101 said..

sausage said..
From his first real foray into speed sailing, Ben's stoke just shows how exhilarating the sport is. Going fast (whether it be 20, 30, 40 or 50knots) hooks anyone in who has done it.

And a first timer, light weight first timer getting right up there. He might have some hidden talent in front of the camera too. And on a skinny board.
Just wondering where A2 is and why there were few or nil NP sails on the course. Severne & Loft mainly.
Did Mr Severne have another go?
I'm surprised that he's not gone fast before since he makes fast sails. Who wants one of those custom jobs?

A2 is in New Cal for the last PWA event

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John340 said..

BSN101 said..

sausage said..
From his first real foray into speed sailing, Ben's stoke just shows how exhilarating the sport is. Going fast (whether it be 20, 30, 40 or 50knots) hooks anyone in who has done it.

And a first timer, light weight first timer getting right up there. He might have some hidden talent in front of the camera too. And on a skinny board.
Just wondering where A2 is and why there were few or nil NP sails on the course. Severne & Loft mainly.
Did Mr Severne have another go?
I'm surprised that he's not gone fast before since he makes fast sails. Who wants one of those custom jobs?

A2 is in New Cal for the last PWA event

How long is the wind around for the canal? Are the other big guns gonna be having a go too?

Some results from yesterday,
Dunks headcam footage give a perspective how narrow it feels when your going fast down the canal...
www.facebook.com/bjorn.dunkerbeck/videos/1935192519841998/


This shot below of maybe Mr Benz trying kitesurfing gives you a few insights from the finish area, ...

1. The wind there gets compressed up against the hill and swirls a bit, so hold onto your toys tight.
2. The chop is perfect for learning how to lay it down at 90kph or turn into a bouncing bomb.
3. If you are the person left trying to hold down the rigs on the trailer ride back, don't reach up to pull the stones n grit from your eyes, everyone is counting on you that all the kit does not take flight and turn into a birds nest for the local Flamingo community. Though Farrel referred to them as chickens..ehh.
4. Wearing some Fred Haywood style speed goggles is retro & cool and psychs out your opponents as you operate within your own speed bubble, also stops you getting punched in the face by small rocks when its super windy.
5. The rigs stack much easier together when they all run SS' booms.
6. Sporting conduct, 'FOTTLO' first on the trailer, last off trailer. Don't try and stall your way out of the box if the trailer is empty and your next in line to get on it. Its the luck of the draw to who ends up last down the run and onto the trailer. Back near the start it can be a mad run in 40+ knots to get your gear off the trailer and reattached to your board, then make your way to the start/staging area and grab the Stick from the last person in the line wtg for their run.

When the peak wind on a given day may last 30-60mins be prepared to be waiting in line 20-25min if there 18-20 plus riders. Luck can play a part somewhat, if you have your own caddy/big enclosed van that drives fast it can help a lot in getting a high session run rate in and making the most of it.

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Spotty said..
Some results from yesterday,
Dunks headcam footage give a perspective how narrow it feels when your going fast down the canal...
www.facebook.com/bjorn.dunkerbeck/videos/1935192519841998/


This shot below of maybe Mr Benz trying kitesurfing gives you a few insights from the finish area, ...

1. The wind there gets compressed up against the hill and swirls a bit, so hold onto your toys tight.
2. The chop is perfect for learning how to lay it down at 90kph or turn into a bouncing bomb.
3. If you are the person left trying to hold down the rigs on the trailer ride back, don't reach up to pull the stones n grit from your eyes, everyone is counting on you that all the kit does not take flight and turn into a birds nest for the local Flamingo community. Though Farrel referred to them as chickens..ehh.
4. Wearing some Fred Haywood style speed goggles is retro & cool and psychs out your opponents as you operate within your own speed bubble, also stops you getting punched in the face by small rocks when its super windy.
5. The rigs stack much easier together when they all run SS' booms.
6. Sporting conduct, 'FOTTLO' first on the trailer, last off trailer. Don't try and stall your way out of the box if the trailer is empty and your next in line to get on it. Its the luck of the draw to who ends up last down the run and onto the trailer. Back near the start it can be a mad run in 40+ knots to get your gear off the trailer and reattached to your board, then make your way to the start/staging area and grab the Stick from the last person in the line wtg for their run.

When the peak wind on a given day may last 30-60mins be prepared to be waiting in line 20-25min if there 18-20 plus riders. Luck can play a part somewhat, if you have your own caddy/big enclosed van that drives fast it can help a lot in getting a high session run rate in and making the most of it.

His board is sitting nicely on the water not much bounce

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His board is sitting nicely on the water not much bounce

And like a good boy he ALWAYS looks behind before he gybes. You never know when someone faster is coming down your inside.

Now that Ben has left (god knows why he didn't get a month visa, take it out of the beer money kitty) will we still get updates from someone somewhere?

^ cause the Wind Gods required his services at the PWA Noumea.

^absolutely brilliant!

Great coverage well done

Casually checks his GPS while bleeding speed lol