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Chew my RS
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Topic: 50.9kts over 500m 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 |
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Contender 541
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 08 at 10:31am |
Damn that looks quick Big wipe out at the end of his run too |
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When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss
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Chris Bridges
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 08 at 10:55am |
Only just been an article on this "race" in Y&Y! EDIT didn't sound as meant to be, the article was talking about the race to 50 knots , wierd how it works out so current! Edited by Chris Bridges |
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andy_cherub
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 9:56am |
http://www.sail-world.com/australia/Worlds-Fastest-Sailing-W oman---New-Record/38386 Shame the records been broken! |
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Contender 541
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 10:13am |
Wow And i don't just mean the speed she achieved |
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When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss
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Chris Bridges
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 10:18am |
She didn't beat the 50 knots? But very nice How old is she? |
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49er GBR735 (for sale) - Rutland SC
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Chris Bridges
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 10:35am |
Ah I should have read the bold bit... 19.. hmmm not too much older
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BBSCFaithfull
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Post Options Quote Reply 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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andy_cherub
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 1:30pm |
Dude, have you seen her?! Top totty comes to mind, and not too young either
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Chris Bridges
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 08 at 1:59pm |
52 knots but not proven.. And as andy says she is fine |
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