Walvis Bay Speedweek

2006/11/02

Walvis Bay Speedweek 2006:

The 2006 Walvis Bay Speedweek was not blessed with wind. Just one day out of the whole week had enough wind for an official race. With wind blowing from 25 to 30 knots there was only on official clocked race in which Dirk Hanel (Fanatic) managed to get the fastest time with 38.27 knots. In the overall ranking it was Alex Caizergues with the best average putting Dirk Hanel (Fanatic) on second place and Joan Henaff from New Caledonia on third position.

Ranking Overall:
1 Alex Caizergues FRA F1, ION, Dakine, Grab
2 Dirk Hanel GER NKB, ION, Matador, Oakley, Fanatic, Holmenkol
3 Joan Henaff NCD NKB, ION, Nouvelle Caledonie
5 Jaquces Olofse RSA NKB, ION, Ocean Spirit
6 Jürgen Geiger NAM NKB, ION, Freeair
8 Carel Bredenkamp RSA NKB, ION, North Kites SA

Top Speed Men:
1 Dirk Hanel GER 38.27 knots
2 Alex Caizergues FRA 38.24 knots
3 Joan Henaff NCD 36.96 knots

Top Speed Women:
1 Sjoukje Bredenkamp RSA 37.24 knots New World Record