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Originally Posted by GWC...
"...Have seen two that definitely were traveling faster than 45 mph - they tend to prefer venturing out when the wind is really blowing - not exactly fair-weather sailors..."
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Agreed that windsurfers pick the windiest days, but it's odd that you think that windsurfers are traveling as fast as 45 mph. The world's record is 46 knots, and is regularly attempted at one of only two sites: Australia and Port St. Louis, France.
The waves at both locations are minimal due to a low, protective, berm of sand. The waves that slow these craft are kept down, whereas the wind remains the same.
You'll appreciate this French invitation to windsurf in 75 knot hurricane winds
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http://www.internationalwindsurfing....29&newsid=1026
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Originally Posted by Woodsy
"...There have been ZIP/ZERO/NADA accidents since 2002 that have occured at a speed GREATER THAN 45MPH...!
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What speed was the 4-ton Formula going that flipped and sank in Tuftonboro waters in
2005?
What speed was the 4-ton Cigarette going that flipped and sank in
2004?
What speed was the 5-ton Fountain going that flipped and sank in Chestnut Cove in
2003?
What speed was the 5-ton boat going that flipped and sank in
1998?
Hmmmmmmmmmmm?
