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TOPIC: Wanna go Luderitz?

Wanna go Luderitz? 6 years 3 months ago #1

Maybe that should be the new way to say "wanna go crazy?!" :P
I don't think this qualifies for a "vacation" but definitely looks like tones of fun to me! :woohoo:

Wanna go Luderitz? 6 years 3 months ago #2

"Idiot’s Guide To… Speed sailing!!" by Ben Proffitt – Lüderitz

Wanna go Luderitz? 6 years 3 months ago #3

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You get driven back upwind to the start line. Can’t beat that-windsurfing limo service !

Wanna go Luderitz? 6 years 3 months ago #4

Someone saw Proffitt's helmet idea and got into business already! Or the opposite way around!...
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Wanna go Luderitz? 6 years 2 months ago #5

Ben hit a peak of 53.8 knots that's 61.9 mph :woohoo:

Other fun facts I've read over the years about speed sailing.

Over 45 mph:
There is such low pressure on the one side of the fin water can start to boil.
Your body is 50% of the drag.
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