flipper231 a écrit

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Ouais l'an dernier y'a pas venté...53 noeuds? Pas certain...si ça passe 53 noeuds,, ils vont être une méchante gagne en haut de 50 et surement une femme dans le lot.
On va suivre ça c,est certain...

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MarLep a écrit

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Désolé....pas eu le temps de faire du macramé encore.

Je viens de trouver ce que je cherchais. Quelques explications du créateur du Challenge:



A+M.

tweeter a écrit

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Je maintiens mon 57 mais j'ai pas dit pour quelle année !

Newcomer to the speed sailing circuit, Sophie Routaboul has already reached top speeds of just under 50 knots on her FIRST training session in Luderitz. Sophie, who has secured sponsorships from Xelerator Kiteboarding, Genetrix and Kitaddict is already being dubbed “Catwoman” – and this sassy lady plans to give the legendary “Catman” a run for his money!

WHO IS SOPHIE?

Sophie is well known to many people in the European kiting and windsurfing communities as “The Voice behind the microphone” – she spends 6 months in Europe as a Commentator on many of the top European sailing events. Sophie spends the other 6 months in South Africa, where she also participates in the South African National Kitesurfing Tour. In 2009 she took part in the freestyle, race and wave disciplines – winning the Wave competition in Port Elizabeth.

HOW LONG HAS SOPHIE BEEN KITING?

Considering that Sophie has only been kiting for 2 years she has already achieved goals that many people take years to achieve. Her personal coach (and partner) is one of the best speed kiters in the world - Sebastian Cattelan. He currently holds the GPS speed record with 53.06 knots over 500m average.

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT LUDERITZ?

Sophie explains that Luderitz is “THE SPOT for speed sailing!” All of the required conditions for speed come together here: flat water, the right angle, the “venturi” effect (which ensures strong, consistent wind) and the natural shape of the bay – long enough to make the required 500m speed run. Light winds in the morning make it a perfect spot for freestyle sessions.
Luderitz Bay, situated on the infamous Skeleton Coast, is a desolate place surrounded by diamond mines and wild desert animals. Sophie explains that it is the remoteness of the Namib Desert which makes the atmosphere of the Luderitz Speed Sailing Challenge unique - an incredible camaraderie exists between riders, combined with the energy of professional sporting competitiveness. As a competitor Sophie believes that it is necessary to tap into this energy in order to focus and not think about the dangers involved in speed sailing.

IS IT DIFFICULT FOR A GIRL TO REACH 5O KNOTS?

Sophie believes that for all professional sportspeople - men and women alike, to excel in any discipline the physical preparation is the most important part. She feels that it is not necessary to spend one’s time building muscle – the secret is not only in the ability to use ones strength, but the ability to adapt ones technique in order to get maximum performance from their equipment. Naturally a rider needs to have the strength to hold onto their kite in a 40 – 50 knot downwind and still be able to get upwind without hurting themselves in the process! This is why she uses the best professional speed kiting equipment available. Her “Hydra” kite is virtually flat, ensuring perfect performance.

IS SPEED KITING DANGEROUS?

When it comes to crashing (very spectacular and dramatic speed wipeouts have been recorded) – Sophie explains that you need to know how to fall and what to do with your kite and board in the process. It is not for the faint-hearted!

For the upcoming Luderitz Speed Event Sophie says that she is not fearful – rather she has feelings of intense excitement and anticipates that it will be a huge adrenalin rush. She is privileged to be participating in an event that is not only an adventure but where history is being made.