Alex Caizergues has officially set a new World Speed Sailing Record at 54.10 knots during his 1st run at 15h38 yesterday afternoon.
5 New National records were broken on the same day:
Kite Surfing:
USA - Rob Douglas, 51.88
New Zealand - Gavin Broadbent, 50.93
Australia -Tim Pumpa, 46.78 (best kite speed record performance)
French Womens National record - Charlotte Consorti, 45.23
Namibia - Stefan Metzger 45.02
Windsurfing:
Sweden -Anders Bringdal, 44.80.
U.K - Zara Davis, 36.99, Female World performance with Production Board
Sebastien Cattelan from France is placed 2nd in the world speed sailing rankings at 52.33 knots.
The battle for the title of "the fastest speed sailor in the world" is far from over - with more big winds forecast here in Luderitz for not only this week, but for most of October - we will keep you updated with the OFFICIAL WSSRC records as soon as they are released.
From Luderitz Speed Challenge
