The surf & action Walvis Bay Speedweek 2007

[Totti-Amun]

So,

das Speedfinale steht bevor: In Namibia gehts los. Bestchancen hat Antoine Albeau, aber alles ist möglich.
Wir werden sehen... :)



Press Release

Walvis Bay, 01.09.2007

Walvis Bay, Namibia is hosting the speed windsurfing world cup finals for the third time in a row, starting from the 2nd of September and delivering adrenaline-packed, thrilling action until the 9th of September.

For the cr?me de la cr?me of speed windsurfing, now the battle is on for the world championship titles and new records.

In the men?s fleet, all eyes are set to the reigning world champion and 500m world record holder Finian Maynard (F2) from the British Virgin Islands, who clearly dominated last years season. The only sailor who was able to defeat him this year is French Antoine Albeau, but only a few points ahead of him after the seasons first two events.

Also very close behind is "Blackman" Jose Bahadour (Fanatic) from Guadeloupe, who dominated in the light winds of Karpathos. Can he also stand the hard conditions in Namibia ?

Ready for the shot to the top are also 36 time world champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck (T1, North), now starting for Switzerland, and Italian Patrik Diethelm (F2, North). Both are always good for some first places at their favourite spot.

In the ladies fleet, Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) is only a few points ahead of Karian Jaggi (SUI, F2, North). Zara Davis has a safe third place, but after breaking the nautical mile world record here in Walvis Bay last year she knows the place very well and will attack for the event title.

It is very clear, that who ever will be the next world speedsurfing champion has to win this event and keep his opponents on distance !

The ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix is sanctioned by ISWC (International Speed Windsurfing Class) on behalf of ISAF (International Sailing Federation). The organization will be done by the Free Air Sports Centre in cooperation with the International Speedsurfing Association.

During and after the competition, we will have available for all national and international media, press releases, video packages with broadcasting quality images and high resolution pictures.

You can also follow the daily action through our live ticker on the website www.speedsurfing.org (http://www.speedsurfing.org/)

For further details please contact isa@speedsurfing.org (isa@speedsurfing.org)



ISWC Background

The International Speed Windsurfing Class is the successor to the International Speedsurfing Association, which was administering the discipline of speed windsurfing in the last three years on behalf of IFCA.

Effective May 2007, the ISWC has become an ISAF international class, and thus is entitled to control all aspects of the sport and award the official world champion titles in the discipline of speed windsurfing.

The ISWC is a riders association, which means that the riders itself control the development of the sport. Beside the organizing people behind the scene, the executive committee is thus completed with the riders elected representatives. Its current and past members are the ?cr?me de la cr?me? of Speedsurfing worldwide.

Elected chairman of the board is Peter Davis from Great Britain, enthusiastic rider and organizer of the famous Weymouth Speedweek. Executive Secretary Markus Schwendtner from Germany already controlled the speed discipline business as ISA Tour Manager, and will continue this successful task for the ISWC now.

The ISWC events go from exceptional action in Namibia to more cosmopolitan spots such as Fuerteventura - the historical European Speedsurfing Capital, to huge shows of extreme conditions on small islands like Karpathos. In all, there are 200 to 300 members of the association at the same time, from places like Australia or Brasil, to Germany or Norway.

The Tour has to offer: dynamic, thrilling action, and bring the most visually dynamic aquatic sports to the audience, making it a perfect vehicle to locate sponsors logos; a sport that is set outdoors, healthy and environmental friendly.

Superb action on the water, combined with an interactive and exciting life experience, that creates an atmosphere where the fans and the media are face to face with the most radical and intense competition and the biggest personalities of the sport.
Besides being a sport of radical action, Windsurfing is a way of life. This type of life is formed by several elements to which many aspire, but that few can really achieve. Most of, if not all of these aspects of the sport are represented in the Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour.

The ISWC is entitled to hold World, Continental and National Championships and is always looking for partners, local organizers as well as national associations, to propagate this exciting and thrilling discipline all over the world.



Official Schedule

All times subject to be changed on short notice due to weather conditions.

September 1st
14:00 ? 17:00 Registration
20:00 Opening Function at the Yacht Club

September 2nd - 8th
10:00 Skippersmeeting
11:00 First possible Start

September 9th
10:00 Skippersmeeting
11:00 First possible Start
16:00 Last possible Start

September 10th-12th
possibility for Nautical Mile racing and record attempt



Media Contacts

International Speed Windsurfing Class (general information) Platanenstr. 4
14612 Falkensee
Germany
Fon: +49 171 3819139
Fax: + +49 12125 10602902
Email: media@speedsurfing.org (media@speedsurfing.org)

[Totti-Amun]

Funrace am ersten Tag...





-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: International Speedsurfing Association
Gesendet: Sonntag, 2. September 2007 21:20
An: T1
Betreff: Ad-Hoc: The ISA surf & action Walvis Bay Speedweek 2007: Day 1

Press Release

Walvis Bay, 02.09.2007

On the first day of the annual Walvis Bay Speedweek, the race management allowed all riders some extra time to prepare for the official competitions, starting tomorrow.

In the afternoon, a training session was run to give the riders the possibility to finetune their equipment.

In 25-30 knots of square wind, Patrik Diethelm (ITA, F2, North) set the fastest time of the day with two solid 42.3 knots runs, followed by Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1, North) at 40.7 knots. Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) became third ahead of Antoine Albeau (FRA) and the fastest local, Hennie Bredenkamp from South Africa.

In the womens fleet, Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) was close ahead of Maaike Kallenborn (NED, F2) and Zara Davis (GBR), Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) preferred to stay dry for the day.

The forecast is looking good for the next days, and official racing starts tomorrow with skippersmeeting at 10:00

For more information about the ISWC, ISA, and the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix TOur, please contact International Speedsurfing Association Secretary General Platanenstr. 4
14612 Falkensee
Germany
Fon: +49 30 2461 6930
Fax: +49 1212 5 10 60 29 02
email:isa@speedsurfing.org

For direct media inquiries, high resolution pictures and video feeds, please contact directly Jan Cas Smit
Fon: +31625587756
email: media@speedsurfing.org

[thommen]

Hallo,

schönes Bild :)

[Totti-Amun]

Wenn ich das schon wieder lese, vor Allem das im Liveticker, der vor Aktualität strotzt... :rolleyes: :kotz:

Bei jedem Event klappt das mit den News/Liveticker nicht. Ewig wird es auf die Leitung geschoben. Das stinkt doch mal wieder zum Himmel.
Mann, die wissen das ganze Jahr, wann und wo die Events sind und schaffen es seit 2 Jahren nicht einmal eine gescheite Leitung an auch nur einen Spot zu legen...?... Gibt es doch gar nicht. Komischerweise schafft das die PWA immer!

Warum starten die ein Funrace? Es werden Zeiten von über 40 Knoten gefahren und es gibt keine Wertung? :kotz:

[kirchhalde]

Servus Totti,
was fährt der den für ne Gabel ??

[sonic]

wow... nice pic... da wäre ich jetzt auch gerne :-)

[Totti-Amun]

Boah, immer noch keine News auf der Seite. Vor Allem, kaum sind 4 Leute gleichzeitig online baut sich die Seite nichtmal innerhalb von 5 Minuten auf... :mad:

Ja, jetzt ist gut. Mußte mal raus... Hatte ich denen schon x-Mal geschrieben, immer die gleichen Probs... :mad:

@ kirchhalde: Top-Secret. :D Wir haben ein paar Bäume präpariert nur mit Gewebetape als Griffbelag. Die Hände möchte ich nicht haben, ich bin damit ein paar Runden in Arinaga gefahren. Da hat es mir schon gereicht... :redface:

[Totti-Amun]

Die News von gestern:



Press Release

Walvis Bay, 03.09.2007

We awoke to a thick heavy fog this morning, and as the locals say: ?if the fog is too thick and does not clear quickly in the morning, then the wind won?t be strong.? Well today they were certainly correct.

As we made the trip across to the speedstrip the damp air and mist made it feel a bit like we were in an English winter. But in true Walvis Bay style, at around 2pm, the mist cleared and a gentle SW breeze started to waft over the sandbar. The wind was exceptionally cold and it had a nasty bite which went right through any clothing you had on. I felt a bit sorry for the poor Red Bull girls, but then again we really needed them so, thanks girls!

The wind continued building very slowly throughout the afternoon and in the end at 4:30 the green flag went up and it was go go go? The wind had reached the minimum 20 knots average. The riders took to the water in a flurry of colour and made the best of the light wind conditions. The heat was a blessing for the lighter sailors who could use the less windy conditions to gain some rankings on the heavier sailors.

Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) set the best time of the day with an amazing 35.17 knots. For a big strong guy, the world record holder sure knows how to make the best of the lighter conditions. Second became his strongest opponent, Antoine Albeau (FRA) ahead of Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1, North). In the ladies fleet, Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) shot the bullet ahead of Maaike Kallenborn (NED), Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) finished only third.

The forecast looks for more wind in the upcoming days, so for the riders that need a discard after todays racing it still looks promising.

[Totti-Amun]

Hier das erste Overall-Ranking...

[SurfBrot]

ein dt. auf 5 .. sehr sehr fein!

[Totti-Amun]

We just finished leg 2, here are the provisional rankings before video checking. Its quite close so there might be some changes later on. Men: 1. Bjorn Dunkerbeck 2. Patrik Diethelm 3. Antoine Albeau 4. Matthias Roetcher 5. Finian Maynard. Women: 1. Karin Jaggi 2. Valerie Ghibaudo 3. Zara Davis. Wind speeds were around 25-30 knots, Topspeed of the day Bjorn with around 41 knots average over 500m.

[Totti-Amun]

Die News von gestern...



Press Release

Walvis Bay, 04.09.2007

We once again awoke to thick cold mist this morning but it cleared a lot quicker than yesterday. By noon it had already lifted for the most part and a SW breeze began to awaken the senses. The beach at the speedstrip was once again a hive of activity as riders rigged all sail sizes from 5m? right up to7.8m? in anticipation for the varying conditions which Walvis Bay tends to deliver.

The wind jacked up much better than yesterday and the heat was started at 3:30. The first 15 minutes was complete pandemonium at the start as the large fleet of participants, eager to get some runs on the scoreboard, converged on the speedstrip. Windsurfing legend Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1, North) was on top form today and Blasted his way into top position early on in the heat with a 41 knot run, and fended off violent attacks from Patrick Diethelm (ITA, F2, North), Antoine Albeau (FRA) and Finian Maynard (BVI, F2). Just when the top guys thought the local riders were not a threat Namibian Matthias Roettcher (F2, North) blasted through a series of super fast runs in the 39.3 knots range, only 0.02 knots slower than the current leader of the World Speed tour, Antoine Albeau, and made it clear that the locals are there! Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) was the fastest lady of the day who managed to stay ahead of Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) by only 0.04 knots !

There was really great action on the speedstrip today. We had a few broken masts and booms as usual. Australian speed demon Chris Lockwood hit a lost kiteboard full on which took a huge bite out of his fin and gashed the bottom of his board. I won?t mention here the words which were uttered? but in true sportsman style he just took another board and fin and headed straight back out.

The wind forecasts show even more wind tomorrow so we hope we awake to clear skies and strong winds?

[Totti-Amun]

Und das aktuelle Ranking... :)

[Totti-Amun]

Hier das Ranking nach nun 4 kompletten Durchgängen... :)

Patrick Diethelm ist mal wieder unglaublich stark, Hammer...

[Totti-Amun]

Sehe grad, daß Thorsten Luig knapp am uralten deutschen Rekord von Jochen Krauth vorbei geschrammt ist. 41.90 Knoten sind zu schlagen...

[sonic]

jep... tolle geschwindigkeiten.... das waren doch die zeiten für 500m ... bin mal auf die NM gespannt... wird die auch gefahren?

grüße

stefan

[Totti-Amun]

Nautische Meile wird erst gefahren, wenn ein kompletter Durchgang an Rennen 500m durch ist.

Gestern sind noch 8 nationale Rekorde gefallen...



Press Release

Walvis Bay, 05.09.2007

Record count: 4 !

Bright blazing African sun woke all the riders this morning and that brought about a joyous mood at the skippers meeting as we all knew that today the wind was going to PUMP! And so it did. At 11:30 social kiters were out in the lagoon and at 12:30 they were flying through the streets?

The following records were broken today in Namibia, all records are subject to WSSRC ratification.
Namibian windsurf men: Matthias Roetcher (F2, North) at 40.85 knots Italian windsurf men: Patrik Diethelm (F2, North) at 42.98 knots Croatia windsurf men: Oliver Biljman (T1, North at 38.11 knots Irish windsurf men: Steve Flanagan (North) at 36.10 knots

The wind jacked very suddenly but the angle was very square so the course was not at the optimum downwind angle but at least there was enough power to push the competitors to some great speeds. The first heat was started at 1pm, with about 25 knots average wind, and the action was underway. Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1, North) dominated the first heat with consistent runs in the 42 knots range. He also managed the best speed of the day with a 43.13 knot run. We all watched in amazement as he seemed to be riding way too close and shallow for a normal windsurf fin? He was even closer to the shore than some of the kitesurfers, later we saw that he had cut his fins shorter; will the tossup between smoother flatter water and a more inefficient fin play into his advantage? Only time will tell! It sure worked in heat 1. Locals Hennie Bredenkamp (RSA, Fanatic) and Matthias Roettcher (NAM, F2, North) came in at 7th and 8th respectively showing that the locals have what it takes.

For heat two the wind average had shifted to 30 knots with the gusts hitting 37 knots. Patrick Diethelm (ITA, F2, North) dominated the second heat with a best speed of 42.98 knots.

It was a great day on the water and with 2 heats and extensions the guys were sailing for nearly 4 hours. The wind looks like it will be here in full force tomorrow again so we are all off to the Speedweek party tent for a well deserved beer and a rest?ha

[Pat520i]

Darf man fragen warum Thorsten Luig während der Saison von T1 nach F2 gewechselt hat?
Macht man sowas nicht wenn nach der Saison?

[Pat520i]

Heute gabs auch wieder ganz nette Geschwindgkeiten... die 43 Knoten wurden wiederum geknackt (von Patrik Diethelm), Björn ist konstant verdammt schnell (der schnellste)!

Hier mal die Rankings der Heats 5 & 6 sowie das neue Overall:

Heat 5: http://www.speedweek.co.za/2007/20070806/leg5.pdf

Heat 6: http://www.speedweek.co.za/2007/20070806/leg6.pdf

Overall: http://www.speedweek.co.za/2007/20070806/walvis2007overall.pdf

Hehe, mal ein bissel schneller als Totti ;)
(liegt daran, dass ich auf das nächste Viertelfinale der US-Open warte und die ganze Nacht aufbin....Semesterferien sind doch was feines, was jetzt aber nicht heißt, ich tue in eben diesen nicht! ;))

Gruß

[Totti-Amun]

Hehe, mal ein bissel schneller als Totti ;)
(liegt daran, dass ich auf das nächste Viertelfinale der US-Open warte und die ganze Nacht aufbin....Semesterferien sind doch was feines, was jetzt aber nicht heißt, ich tue in eben diesen nicht! ;))

Gruß

:D

Dafür habe ich aber noch diese Info: :)



Once again the riders woke up to a morning of blue skies and loads of wind. The morning got off to a sluggish start as most riders felt the after effects of yesterdays gruelling two heats and the celebrations which followed the announcement of the 4 national records which were broken.

The first heat of the day was underway by 13:45 in 20 ? 25 knots of wind. Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1, North), Patrick Diethelm (ITA, F2, North) and Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) dominated this round with consistent 41 knots runs. Local riders Hennie Bredenkamp (RSA, Fanatic), Matthias Roettcher (NAM, F2, North), Darren Barker (RSA) and Frank Stein (NAM, F2, North) were all up there in the top 20 making the locals proud. Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) dominated the ladies race and finished 2 knots faster than Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North).

In heat 2 the wind picked up to 30 knots and Bjorn Dunkerbeck just managed to keep ahead of current world tour leader Antoine Albeau (FRA). Patrik Diethelm set the fastest speed of the day with a 43.02 knots run. African Record holder Hennie Bredenkamp came in at 5th position with a staggering 41.46 knots run.

Patrik Diethelm and Steve Flanagan (IRL, North) both managed to better their records from yesterday, while Philip Adamidis (GRE, Fanatic) and Dave MacInnes (NZL) set new national records for their countries.

The forecast shows for slightly less wind tomorrow but with a better angle we are hoping for some good speeds and of course another action packed day of racing on the Walvis Bay jellyfish infested speedstrip!

[Totti-Amun]

Darf man fragen warum Thorsten Luig während der Saison von T1 nach F2 gewechselt hat?
Macht man sowas nicht wenn nach der Saison?

Das mußt Du ihn selbst fragen.
Ich weiß nur, daß er auf Karpathos 3 F2 Protos von Patrick Diethelm bekommen hatte zum Probieren. Ich glaube Thorsten Luig hatte eh nichts in der für Namibia benötigten Größe an Thommen-Boards.

[Totti-Amun]

Wird ganz schön eng für Finian, seinen Titel zu verteidigen. Sieht stark nach Antoine Albeau als neuen Speed-Champ aus. Aber der Event geht ja noch ein paar Tage, kann noch viel passieren...

[Pat520i]

Das mußt Du ihn selbst fragen.
Ich weiß nur, daß er auf Karpathos 3 F2 Protos von Patrick Diethelm bekommen hatte zum Probieren. Ich glaube Thorsten Luig hatte eh nichts in der für Namibia benötigten Größe an Thommen-Boards.

Na dann, mich hatte es halt echt überrascht, denn wie gesagt, so ein Wechsel in der Saison ist ja nicht unbedingt üblich...aber okay, thx für die Auskunft!

[Pat520i]

Wird ganz schön eng für Finian, seinen Titel zu verteidigen. Sieht stark nach Antoine Albeau als neuen Speed-Champ aus. Aber der Event geht ja noch ein paar Tage, kann noch viel passieren...

Das ist auf jeden Fall richtig, leider habe ich noch nicht 100% verstanden wie der Punkteunterschied im Endresultat zwischen den einzelnen Plätzen zustandekommt, der Sieger hat ja in Karpathos 325 Punkte bekommen und in Fuerte 330 :confused:
Naja wie gesagt ich bin nicht ganz schlau aus dem Prinzip geworden, aber ich glaube wenn das Ranking so bleibt wird es für Finian doch sogar knapp für den Vize-Titel, der könnte dann ja noch an Björn gehen....

[Totti-Amun]

5 nationale Rekorde sind gestern gefallen:




Five records tumble.


After another day of racing the magical conditions at the Walvis Bay speedstrip made it
possible for another five records to be broken.


Sjoukje Bredenkamp equalled her existing world record and Patrick van Hoof also
equalled the Belgium national record. Hard luck guys, we hop you can go that bit faster in
the next two days to break the barriers.


All records are subject to WSSRC ratification.


The new records are:


Irish windsurf men – Steve Flanagan – 37.114 knots


Dutch kitesurf men – Rolf van der Vlugt – 39.253 knots


Italian windsurf men – Patrick Diethelm – 43.053 kmots


Greek windsurf men – Philip Adamidis – 40.816 knots

New Zealand windsurf men – David Macinnes – 40.645 knots

[thommen]

Da scheints ja jetzt so richtig abzugehen...

[robi]

5 nationale Rekorde sind gestern gefallen:




Wenn Diethelm den italienischen Rekord gebrochen hat, dann fehlt auf der Liste der neue Schweizerrekord von SUI 11:tongue: :tongue: :D

Gruss
Robi

[Totti-Amun]

Wenn Diethelm den italienischen Rekord gebrochen hat, dann fehlt auf der Liste der neue Schweizerrekord von SUI 11:tongue: :tongue: :D

Gruss
Robi


Ich werde mal nachhaken... ;) :)

[Totti-Amun]

Jetzt hat Björn gerade auch noch den 7. Heat gewonnen, vorbehaltlich Video-Auswertung. :)
5 von 7... :) :)

[Pat520i]

Wenn Diethelm den italienischen Rekord gebrochen hat, dann fehlt auf der Liste der neue Schweizerrekord von SUI 11:tongue: :tongue: :D

Gruss
Robi

Wirklich ein interessanter Aspekt,, meines Erachtens müsste der Schweizer Rekord bei 41,25 Knoten stehen/gestanden haben, gehalten von Karin Jaggi....das hat der Björn diese Woche ja getoppt!

[Totti-Amun]

Wirklich ein interessanter Aspekt,, meines Erachtens müsste der Schweizer Rekord bei 41,25 Knoten stehen/gestanden haben, gehalten von Karin Jaggi....das hat der Björn diese Woche ja getoppt!

Es wird unterschieden zwischen Herren und Damen...





Keine Ahnung, sprich ihn mal an. Vielleicht schlafen die da noch beim WSSRC.
Er startet ja für die Schweiz.
Wenn es danach ginge, welchen Reisepass er hat, dann wären es eh holländische Rekorde (oder auch nicht)…



Von: International Speedsurfing Association
Gesendet: Freitag, 7. September 2007 20:55
An: 'Th.Niehaus, T1 & Proof'
Betreff: AW: Schweizer Rekord...

… ich denk nicht daß björn als schweizer durchgeht… die wssrc hat ihn immer noch als spain

Th.Niehaus, T1 & Proof
Gesendet: Freitag, 7. September 2007 17:58
An: 'International Speedsurfing Association'
Betreff: Schweizer Rekord
Wichtigkeit: Hoch

Moin Markus,

wie hoch ist eigentlich bisher der schweizer Rekord der Herren?

Gruß

Thorsten

[Totti-Amun]

Anbei das aktuelle Ranking und ein Pic (2008er Warp Proto, auch wenn 2007 drauf steht). Photocredit: ISA



Press Release

Walvis Bay, 07.09.2007

And another day of wind it was. Once again the magical Walvis Bay speedstrip provided perfect conditions for another great day of sailing.

Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1, North) dominated the Walvis Bay speedstrip setting the best speed of the day with a 41.98 knots run. Antoine Albeau (FRA) and Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) followed closely behind. Local South African hero Hennie Bredenkamp (Fanatic) had an unbelievable day and finished in fourth position. He was on top form and sailed a flawless heat. Perhaps having the support of his father, who came to watch for the day, gave him that extra boost. In the ladies race it was once again Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) who dominated.

In the Overall ranking, Bjorn is clear ahead with a perfect score of 3.5 points after seven races and two discards. Second is Antoine, which brings him into the world leadership at the moment, and Patrik Diethelm (ITA, F2, North) is third, but only 0.7 points behind. Another race tomorrow can bring him into second, if he can manage to beat Antoine. Finian Maynard is fourth now, and it doesn't look like there is enough time left to strike back.

Valerie Ghibaudo is also in first position with a perfect score of 3.5 points, and straight on the way to her first world title. Karin Jaggi secures a safe second place, Maaike Kallenborn (NED) is in third now after Zara Davis (GBR) had to stop racing after injuring herself in a bad crash yesterday.

Tomorrow is the last official day of racing in the 500 meter category before we move on to the Nautical mile event. So tomorrow the world champions will be decided and announced at the prize giving in the evening.

[Pat520i]

Es wird unterschieden zwischen Herren und Damen...


Okay, dann ist aber der schweizer Rekord der Herren noch niedriger ;)

[Pat520i]

So, da heute kein WInd war ist die Speedweek vorbei, man wertet gerade aus und schaut wie das neue Ranking aussieht....Ich denke Albeau führt und beim zweiten gehts knapp zwischen Björn und Finian, sicher bin ich mir nicht, werden sehen!

[Totti-Amun]

Jap...

Björn hat den Worldcup Namibia gewonnen... :) :) Herzlichen Glückwunsch! :)

Und herzlichen Glückwunsch an Antoine Albeau zum Speedtitel... :)

[Pat520i]

...und Björn ist Vizeweltmeister

http://www.speedsurfing.org/docs/rankings/overallmen2007.pdf

[Pat520i]

Aber wenn man sich das so überlegt ist das echt der Hammer, was Antoine Albeau diese Saison abgeliefert hat. Der Slalom Titel ist die eine Sache, da ist er mit Sicherheit als einer der Top-Stars rangegangen und hat ja eigentlich die Saison dominiert. Aber Speed, letztes Jahr gar nicht gefahren und dann dieses Jahr den Titel stark und ich denke mit einem 3. einem 1. und einem 2. Platz auch verdient!

[Totti-Amun]

Und Valerie Ghibaudo (auf Thommen wieder) ist Damen Weltmeisterin... :)

[sonic]

Jap...

Björn hat den Worldcup Namibia gewonnen... :) :) Herzlichen Glückwunsch! :)

Und herzlichen Glückwunsch an Antoine Albeau zum Speedtitel... :)

meine glückwünsche natürlich auch :-) ...

[Speedmatt 611]

Aloha all,

auch von mir Gratulation an Björn - freut mich wirklich für ihn. Wir haben uns kurz auf Fuerteventura getroffen. Kurz nach der Siegerehrung. Stark auch der 9. von Daniel A. und der 18 von Christian B. Die beiden waren wohl bei allen Events dabei. Hut ab.
Hang Loose M@tt :D :D :D

[Totti-Amun]

Hier noch die letzte Pressemitteilung...



Press Release

Walvis Bay, 09.09.2007

Antoine Albeau, Valerie Ghibaudo, Patrik Diethelm and Karin Jaggi are the new Speed Windsurfing World Champions 2007.

The Overall Title for both men and women was decided by the last races of the last event in 2007. In the mens fleet, four riders had the chance to catch the 2007 title. Best positioned were Antoine Albeau (FRA), first in the ISA ranking after the Fuerteventura event, and Finian Maynard (BVI, F2). If Finian could beat Antoine in Walvis Bay, he would be able to defend his world title. Third ranked Jose Bahadour (GOU, Fanatic) was not able to compete in Namibia, as he couldn't get a flight out from Gouadeloupe due to an upcoming hurricane, so he was already out of the race. Patrik Diethelm (ITA, F2, North) and Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, Thommen, North) also had some chances to go up higher in the ranking.

From the first day of the surf & action Walvis Bay Speedweek, Bjorn Dunkerbeck and Antoine Albeau dominated the seven races. After two discards, Bjorn ended up first with a perfect score of 3.5 points. Antoine came into second with a lot of second places, and Patrik finished third only 0.7 points behind.
Reigning world champion Finian Maynard didn't get the right trim for the Speedstrip on the Walvis Bay sandbar and ended up fourth. For the world overall ranking Bjorn jumped up to vice world champion, and Antoine Albeau got his first speed world championship crown. Finian ended up third after the 2007 season.

In the womens fleet, Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) was head to head with Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) after the first two events in Karpathos and Fuerteventura. Valerie won all but one races with an impressive topspeed of 37.47 knots and clearly claimed the world title. Karin Jaggi into second, and Zara Davis (GBR), which injured herself in a bad crash in leg 4, ended up third.

In the production category, the world titles went to Patrik Diethelm and Karin Jaggi. In second Greek Philip Adamidis (Fanatic) and Zara Davis, third places to Thorsten Luig (GER, F2/Thommen, North) and Maaike Kallenborn (NED).

The Manufacturers ranking are won by F2 and North, the Nations ranking goes clearly to France.

In total, more than 120 competitors from 25 nations, representing 5 continents, took part so far in the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour 2007, and some more events are coming up in the next month, as famous Weymouth Speedweek, the Austrian, German, Dutch and Belgium championships, which all count towards the final world ranking.

Full results are available at http://www.speedsurfing.org (http://www.speedsurfing.org/)

[Totti-Amun]

Hier noch ein paar Worte von Björn.

Übrigens sind auch schweizer Rekorde gefallen!! Björn hat seinen Wohnsitz dort, ist im örtlichen Segelclub angemeldet und startet natürlich auch für die Schweiz!



hi, all

Just to let you know we had a great week in Namibia, strong wind 25 to 40 knots all week

80 competitors, 7 heats of 90 minutes in 6 days, which 5 were won by me

and also 43.13 knots "almost 80 km/h" was the fastest speed over 500 meters, which is the fastest speed done in an ISA speed contest since it started 3 years ago

more info on www.speedsurfing.org (http://www.speedsurfing.org/)

from Saturday the 22 sep. til the 30 sep Slalom and wave World cup in Sylt GER more info on www.pwaworldtour.com (http://www.pwaworldtour.com/)

Sylt is the biggest Windsurf w.c event we have more than 150000 people watching during the week

saludos

Bjorn

[sonic]

wow... :-) sehr schöne und schnelle pics.... sieht verdammt schnell aus.....

grüße

stefan

[SurfBrot]

http://surf-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=873&d=1189520737



sehr gut aussehende frauen .. hat jmd tel-nummern? *liebgugg* :tongue:

[Pat520i]

Jo, schöne Bilder...
Die Sache mit den Schweizer Rekorden hatten wir uns ja fast schon gedacht!

[Totti-Amun]

http://surf-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=873&d=1189520737



sehr gut aussehende frauen .. hat jmd tel-nummern? *liebgugg* :tongue:

Ja, von allen Dreien. Kriegste aber net... ;) :D

[thommen]

Is ja gemein, sollte Pflicht sein, solche Nummern rauszugeben :D

[Totti-Amun]

Also, Zara kannste dann ja in Weymouth kennenlernen und pflegen, sie wird nächste Woche operiert. Hat sich in Namibia bei einem Sturz 4-fach den Fuß usw. kompliziert gebrochen.
Das schon mal als Warnung an die, die meinen Speedfahren ist eine Kleinigkeit (gerade an euch Weymouth-Fahrer)...
Bei der Gelegenheit kannste dann aber auch ihren Mann kennenlernen :D :D (Pete ist Veranstalter von Weymouth Speedweek)...;)

[thommen]

Ich glaub da wurde ich mal wieder falsch verstanden :D

[Totti-Amun]

Ich glaub da wurde ich mal wieder falsch verstanden :D

Ich glaub net... ;) :D

[thommen]

Du denkst au immer nur das Besste von mir :D

[Totti-Amun]

Ich bin halt ein geborener Realist... ;)