Very stocked about the result but sure also a bit disappointed that the water level is not at the ground level as we had in the first year. Unfortunately during the night there was some trouble with the water pump and the canal had less water then the first day we arrived.

Remembering back, checking all the picture and video footage and talking to other riders who were competing in 2012 we agree that we need the water level to be at the same height as the ground level to get the extra 1-2 or even 3 knots we had in 2012.

Looking at my gear I am happy that over the years I never paid to much attention on the daily results with lighter winds and just concentrated on the development and setup for the day with wind of 40+ knt. I sure have all the possibilities with boards but now I finally feel ready to say that my sails have entered the level all speed sailors should looking for.

To make a sail with enough acceleration to built up enough speed in a short distance and have the drive in the wind lows without compromising the top speed in the gust sounds impossible but yesterday it proofed that the latest Loftsails Speed Blade is not only an engine with torque and rpm power but it is also a part of the chassis which provides stability and control to be able and sheet in even in the roughest choppy and gusty wind conditions like yesterday. Now the only thing we need is 40cm more water and the same windy as yesterday and many records will have a hard time to keep standing.