Archive for October, 2008

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Slalom Nationals – relocated

October 15, 2008

[21/10/2008]
Please be aware that the Nov 2008 Slalom National Championship have been relocated to Ramsgate Beach, Sydney, 8-9 Nov 2008.

Poster 165kb PDF
Notice of Race 45kb PDF

Unfortunately the Sandy Point venue became untenable for a number of reasons, and whilst we had fought to keep that event/venue happening, the general consensus was to relocate.

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50 knots broken again

October 5, 2008

50 knots broken again, new outright speedsailing record
Alexandre Caizergues (FRA) is the fastest sailor on earth now, with a blistering 50.57 knots run today, accompanied by several more 50s and high 49s. Several more national outright records have been broken today in Luderitz, full results, pictures and interviews at www.luderitz-speed.com

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Magical 50 knots barrier broken

October 4, 2008

Speed:World:Cup
Subject to WSSRC ratification, Sebastien Cattelan (FRA) has finally broken the magical 50 knots barrier, the holy grail 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.

Full details, pictures and reports can be found at
www.luderitz-speed.com