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    Posted: 28 Jan 08 at 9:48am

Not a dinghy, but not sure where else to post this, and thought you may be interested.  Kiteboard breaks 50kts.

http://50knots.xs4all.nl:3006/gps-ki...&val=401&uid= 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2gSQXy4-Mw

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Damn that looks quick

Big wipe out at the end of his run too

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Only just been an article on this "race" in Y&Y!

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didn't sound as meant to be, the article was talking about the race to 50 knots , wierd how it works out so current!



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Post Options Post Options   Quote Contender 541 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 10:13am

Wow

And i don't just mean the speed she achieved

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She didn't beat the 50 knots?

But very nice

How old is she?

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Ah I should have read the bold bit... 19.. hmmm not too much older
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Post Options Post Options   Quote BBSCFaithfull Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 12:40pm
I dont know why there is such a fuss. I have seen gps readings on the web of windsurfers doing 52 knots.
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Dude, have you seen her?! Top totty comes to mind, and not too young either
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52 knots but not proven..

And as andy says she is fine

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