luderitz speed challenge : 4 videos

Sebastien Cattelan breaks the French outright speed sailing record with a run of 49.59 knots (91.8kph) - speed still to be ratified by WSSRC - at the Luderitz Speed Challange in Lüderitz, Namibia on 19 Sept 2008.

Sjoukje Bredenkamp (RSA) breaks the world women's speed sailing record with a run of 45.2 knots (83.7kph) - speed still to be ratified by WSSRC - at the Luderitz Speed Challange in Lüderitz, Namibia on 19 Sept 2008. Equipment: Naish kites, Cape Doctor boards, Microfin fins. Sponsors: Roxy, Oakley Sunglasses

Rob Douglas (USA) breaks the world speed sailing record with a run of 49.84 knots (92.3kph) - speed still to be ratified by WSSRC - at the Luderitz Speed Challange in Lüderitz, Namibia on 19 Sept 2008. Equipment: Cabrinha kites, Amundsen boards, Curtis fins, Dakine. Sponsors: The Black Dog, Lynch Associates