2017 - Absolute speed record kite surfing 107,36 km / h
The fastest kite surfer in the world is Alexandre Caizergues. With a speed of 50.97 knots measured over a distance of 500 meters. Alexander achieved a maximum speed of no less than 2017 knots (58 km / h) in 107,36. An unparalleled achievement so far.
2009 - New records on the assembly line
Flat water and always strong winds make Lüderitz (Namibia) the perfect spot for speed contests. From September 15 to October 13 there will be a battle with the aim of setting a new speed record for kitesurfing. New world records have already been set early in the event. This is very promising!
Rob Douglas (US) just failed to break the magical 50 knot limit. Still his was 49,84 knots (92,3 km / h !!) enough for a new world record. This makes Rob Douglas the first kiteboarder to break the world windsurfing speed record. This record was held by Antoine Albeau (49,09 knots).
Women also managed to set a new world record. Sjoukje Bredenkamp (SA) achieved a speed of 45,20 knots! She used a custom board and a Naish Helix as a kite.
“I didn't expect to break the record so early in the event. My goal was to break the 45 knot barrier, but it is really great that it worked out so quickly. It gives a good idea of what is not possible. ” Says Sjoukje Bredenkamp.
New South Africa (and Africa record):
Hennie Bredenkamp 47,59 knots
New Namibian record:
Jurgen Geiger 44,90
New UK Kite Record
David Williams 43,32
Older speed records kite surfing in a row
- Outright world speed sailing record: Alexandre Caizergues (France) with 50.57 knots (F-One, Ouest Provence, Volkswagen Utilitaires, ION, Placide)
- Outright world women's speed sailing record: Sjoukje Bredenkamp (South Africa) with 45.20 knots (Naish, Roxy, Oakley)
- Outright USA speed sailing record: Rob Douglas - 49.84 (The Black Dog, Cabrinha, Lynch Associates, Dakine, Amundsen)
- Outright South Africa (and Africa) speed sailing record: Hennie Bredenkamp - 47.59 (Naish Africa, C3 fins)
- Outright Netherlands speed sailing record: Rolf van der Vlugt - 45.99 (Airush, Mystic, Protest, TUDelft, X-tremeboards)
- Outright Namibia speed sailing record: Jurgen Geiger - 44.90 (Ocean Spirit, North, Free Air)
- Outright UK speed sailing record: David Williams - 44.78 (Best Kiteboarding, Dead Man clothing, KMS)
- Open water windsurf record: Bjorn Dunkerbeck (Switzerland) - 44.74 (Red Bull, VW, North Sails, Basf, Ecotel, Proof boards, Oakley, Mystic)
- Outright France women's speed sailing record: Charlotte Consorti - 43.53 (F-One, Nike, Maui Magic, Baracuda, Weleda)
- Spain kitesurf record: Marc Avela - 42.76 (Reef, Oakley)
- Outright Slovenia speed sailing record: Jernej Privsek - 41.97 (Jägermeister, Cocta, Kitesfera, Garmin)
- Outright New Caledonia (and Pacific) record: Joan Henaff - 41.01 (Nouvelle-Caledonie, North Kites)
- Outright Belgium speed sailing record: Christian Baret - 40.87 (Summerwood Guesthouse)
- Outright Netherlands women's speed sailing record: Katja Roose - 37.18 (Protest, Maui Magic, Airush)
- UK women's kitesurf record Jemma Grobbelaar: 35.61 (Flexifoil, Xelerator, Dakine, Arnette, Derevko, Cti, Lizzy, Island Tribe)
More information kitesurfing speed records:
That movie is cool. Nice performance. I also like to cross a road with a GPS that measures speed!
Those guys go fast… Pffffff have also sailed with a GPS receiver myself. 65 km is still feasible, but above that every additional km is quite a goal.