Arnaud Psarofaghis wins $1000 in the Velocitek Speed Challenge
Arnaud Psarofaghis wins $1000 in the Velocitek Speed Challenge
26.1 knots average over 10 seconds proves to be the top speed among the Moths
Weymouth, England (9 July 2008) – After three somewhat frustrating days of postponements due to high winds, sailors at the CST Composites Moth Worlds got the chance to take to the water in an effort to try to claim the $1000 prize for highest speed at the Velocitek Speed Challenge. Conditions at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in the UK were almost perfect for speed trials with flat water and winds from the South West at 20 knots gusting to 25. At 4:30 PM sailors left the harbor with two hours to log their top speeds on Velocitek devices.
With everyone pushing hard there were numerous wipeouts and gear breakages resulting in several competitors needing to get towed in for repairs prior to rejoining the action in hopes of claiming the $1000 prize. Sailors reported being on the edge of control while attempting to log their top speed over an average of 10 seconds. In the end the three fastest sailors proved to be: Arnaud Psarofaghis (SUI 3252) at 26.1kts who wins this edition of the Velocitek Speed Challenge and the top prize of $1000, James Owen-Smith (AUS 9354) at 25.9kts, and Bora Gulari (USA 3281) at 25.5kts.
“Conditions today were challenging but provided for some exciting moments and great speeds as these incredible boats and sailors pushed the boundaries of control. We want to congratulate Arnaud Psarofaghis on his impressive run at 26.1 knots and all the sailors who took part in the Velocitek Speed Challenge.” - Alec Stewart, President and Founder, Velocitek.
Full Results for the Velocitek Speed Challenge and race tracks for James Owen-Smith and Arnaud Psarofaghis can be viewed at: http://www.velocitek.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=214