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Kiteboarding (and overall sailing) Speed Record Ratified

Kiteboarding (and overall sailing) Speed Record Ratified

The WSSRC has today ratified the last and final record from Luderitz, handing over the crown of Speedsailing to US Rob Douglas.

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December 8, 2010 | 0 Comments More

VIDEO: Interview with Rob Douglas, Fastest Kiteboarder in the World

An in depth look at what it took to break the outright world speed sailing record! Rob Douglas is currently the fastest sailor in the world. The training, his world record run and more………

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November 19, 2010 | 0 Comments More

VIDEO: Rob Douglas’s Record 55.65 Knot Speed Run

Just days after Alex Caizergues posted a new world record speed of 54.93 knots, and one hour after Sebastien Cattelan took it to 55.49, Rob Douglas has taken the top spot with a speed of 55.65 knots at the 2010 Luderitz Speed Challenge.

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November 2, 2010 | 2 Comments More

Kiteboarder Alex Caizergues sets new Sailing Speed Record at 54.10 knots!

Alex Caizergues has officially set a new World Speed Sailing Record at 54.10 knots during his 1st run at 15h38 yesterday afternoon.

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October 13, 2010 | 3 Comments More

Three National Records broken on First Day of Luderitz Speed Challenge

The 1st National Speed Record broken within minutes of the start of the Luderitz Speed Event 2010.

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October 10, 2010 | 1 Comment More

You Think You’re Fast? Registration Open for Luderitz 2010 Speed Kiting

Many world records have been broken during the first 3 Luderitz Speed Challenges, and it’s played a vital role in kiteboarders attaining top ranking in Speed Sailing.

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April 19, 2010 | 0 Comments More

Video: Alexandre Caizergues Kitespeed World Record Run of 50.98 Knots!

You think you can ride fast? Watch Alex Caizergues set the world kiteboarding speed record at 50.98 knots!

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January 6, 2010 | 0 Comments More
New Kiteboarding Speed Record of 50.98 knots!

New Kiteboarding Speed Record of 50.98 knots!

Alexandre Caizergues is now officially the fastest kiteboarder in the world. His speed of 50.98 knots is an average over 500 meters. That’s 58.67 mph!

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January 5, 2010 | 0 Comments More

New World Kitespeed Record, New Outright USA Record

Frenchman Alex Caizergues (F One) has broken the world kiteboarding speed record with an incredible time of 50.98 knots, breaking his previous world record of 50.57.

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November 15, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Video from Luderitz Speed Challenge 2009

You might want to turn the sound down or off unless you are ready to start a dance party, but this video shows how ridiculously fast the Speed Kiters go. Lots of crashes! Visit www.speedkiting.org and www.luderitz-speed.com for more information. Share This:

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November 11, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Luderitz Speed event Update

Massive winds hit 2nd Lagoon today during the warm up to the Luderitz Speed challenge 2009!

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November 4, 2009 | 0 Comments More