I never thought Mark Walters blokart speed record of 64.4 mph could be broken, but I did best it yesterday 9-22-16 with a speed of 65 mph. The conditions were perfect for a record. The wind blew 30-35 mph out of the SW with higher gust to over 40. Timing the higher gust is always critical for a high speed run. I made a number of passes in the 61-63mph range. There is a lot of luck involved when trying to sail a blokart 65mph. If you don’t receive a strong wind gust once your up to speed, you will never break 60mph. Yesterday I timed the gust pretty good allowing me to sail my kart deeper with power at just the right time. Having my gps pointed towards my go pro allowed real time speed which worked out really well until I sailed deep off the wind to the East, away from the afternoon sun. It would of been nice to have a clear readout during my record pass. The Max Speed readout on my gps confirmed my real time readout of 65mph. Gary Terell and my wife Patty were also there, taking photos, shooting video and as witnesses.
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Shot in the fall of 2016, “Kite & Sail exploration” combines travel with kiteboarding, see riders Sebastian, Arne & Jannis in action, on a sailing trip in search of amazing spots in the south of Denmark, friends, fun, exploring and kiting, all mixed into a great package.
The list of sea water health benefits is nearly endless. But, even if it only had a placebo effect on our physique, our brain would still drive us to the beach.
It’s good to your mood, and it will boost your health. The only thing that sea water does not do is hydrate our body. But that is not even a downside compared to the benefits
Sea water can be a natural drug and medicine. It stimulates our body and promotes the feeling of well-being that surfers very well know. If you live by the beach or … More
See the ski racer fly on water in a training session with Team Oracle USA.
New York City is not the first place you’d expect to see a downhill skiing star hard at work, but Lindsey Vonn and Team Oracle USA just proved anything is possible.
With the Statue of Liberty in the background, Vonn and the sailors zipped around NYC Harbour, hitting unbelievable speeds of 41 knots (70kph).
When Vonn got on board Team Oracle USA’s AC45 catamaran, she demonstrated her all-round capability for speed. And it’s safe to say she turned heads too … More