47.92 Kts

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It's over! Finian must be relieved, as the clocks went crazy yesterday (10/9) with a run at 47.92 knots for Alex Caizergues with a F-One Bandit 6.5
He just set the new kite world record, at 47.92 knots!!!!(55.15 mph), in Luderitz, Namibia with a top speed at 53.5 kts !
This is the second fastest speed of all time for a wind powered engine on water over 500 meters!

1 extra Kts and kiteboarding will have the absolut top speed which is right now hold by the windsurfer Finian Maybnard with 48,70 noeuds (56.04 mph)


More info in the event at : www.speedweek.co.za
Official world championship site www.kitespeedworldcup.com
Live news on Alex's site: www.alexcaizergues.com