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7.8knots - the slowest time ever to win a speed sailing event

Posted by whitecapsphotography on May 31, 2011 at 1:49 AM

Went to Inverloch on the weekend just gone, for ther first Inverloch Speed Invitational wekend.  Everything was in order - the wind was in the right direction, sand bar and tides cooperating. 20 odd people turned up, with Craig "Spotty" Spottiswood and former world distance champion Craig Hollins in the mix -competition was going to be tough.  Just one thing was missing 5+ knots :(

Despite this fact people bravely rigged up and the competition was hot on the water with just 3 knots separating the field, in fact 0.29 kts was the difference between first and third!!!

Results

1st John Rohrsheim (7.80 knots 5 x 10 average, Gear: 8.5 Koncept and Starboard SUP)

2nd Dan Poynton (7.64 knots 5 x 10 average, Gear Windsurfer One Design)

3rd Craig Spottiswood (7.51 knots 5 x 10 average, Gear 8.5 Koncept and Starboard SUP)

Nearest the Pin winner

Brett Denning: Nominated speed 5.5kts, recorded speed 5.31 kts. Difference: 0.19kts.

My favourite pics of the day...

More pics including the presentations...http://www.whitecapsphotography.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=11668834

:)

 

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