Windsurfing
Speed Competition
Competing in the speed competition couldn’t be easier. Simply borrow one of two waterproof Sat Nav units kept behind the bar. Strap the unit to your arm, then sail as fast as you can. The unit automatically records all trip data including the maximum speed achieved.
The club record set in 2011 was broken in 2013 and now stands at 37.4mph. Surprisingly you don’t need to wait for a howling gale to sail fast. The faster speeds were generally achieved in the lighter winds, typically F4-F6. Flat water is far more important than wind strength for speed.
The rules of the speed competition are straight forward:-
Book the Sat Nav unit out from the bar before you go sailing.
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After sailing for a while, return the unit.
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To qualify for the competition, record the maximum speed in the log book and get it witnessed by a club member.
Club GPS Speed Record
Position Competitor Date Speed Mph
Men
1st John Oliver 23.06.13 37.4
2nd Pete Crosby 15.02.14 33.6
3rd Mike Redstone 01.07.12 33.4
4th Richard Crosby 17.08.13 33.2
5th Barry Day 11.09.11 31.9
6th Graham Pereira 14.08.11 31.8
7th Andy Hunnibal 03.06.12 31.4
8th Clive Adams 29.05.10 30.1
9th Dave Carter 07.08.11 28.0
10th Micky Matthews 18.08.13 25.1
11th Luke Etheridge 12.07.14 22.8
12th George Richards 7.08.11 21.6
Ladies
1st J Watts 24.07.10 29.5
2014-2015 Competition - Current Standing
Current Position Competitor Sessions Fastest
1st 51 Pete Crosby 3 30.0
2nd 39 John Oliver 2 33.0
2014-2015 Record of Sessions
Mph Points Competitor Date Speed Details m
33.0 20 John Oliver 12.04.15 SW F6 Isonic 86 7.0
31.5 19 John Oliver 11.04.15 NW 3-5 Isonic 86 7.0
30.0 18 Pete Crosby 18.04.15 SE F4 Kode 112 6.8
29.9 17 Pete Crosby 18.04.15 E F5 Kode 112 6.0
27.4 16 Pete Crosby 11.04.15 NW 3-5 Carve 111 6.8