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John Skye
Monday 14 May 2018
Board -
RRD Custom speed 43, 2016 
Sail -
RRD FIREWING MK6 5.2, 2018
Fin -
mXr-fin speed 20
GPS -
Locosys GT-31
Max 2 sec
43.51 knots
Rating
Average speed
40.77 knots (42.42 41.27 40.71 39.73 39.73)
100m
42.88 knots
250m
42.18 knots
500m
39.9 knots
500m
39.9 knots
1/2 hour
knots
1/2 hour
knots
Hour
0 knots
Duration
00:22:00
Hour
0 knots
Duration
00:22:00
Nautical Mile
20.29 knots
Alpha racing
14.08 knots
Distance
14.51 km
14.51 km
Wind Speed
30 knots
Wind direction
NW ( 270)
My first time in la Fraqui and actually my first time "proper" speed sailing. Unfortunately I was absolutely punished after 100km of Defi racing on Sunday, but really happy to give it a shot. Only lasted 30 minutes as it was soo windy and felt like I didn't have the energy to get myself out of trouble in a situation.
Smashed every PB I think. Best Max, best 10 sec, best 500 and best Average. Each run I was going about 1kt quicker and started to get a bit more confidence towards the end. I feel like a 43kt average would be acheiveble with more time and more energy, but beyond that it looks like it gets more difficult. The main purpose was to try my gear in those conditions and see what I need to do to get set up for a proper speed mission.
MASSIVE thanks to Vincent Valkenaers for his help, both off and on the water. Firstly I would never have found the spot if he hadn't turned up and secondly I dont think I would have gone on the water without him there. I was terrified, like arriving at Hookipa in Double mast high waves. Vincent showed me the way and then gave me a demonstration of what real La Franchie speed sailing is all about. 50cm from the beach at 45kts then bearing out to sea. Looked crazy, but I think he had peaks just under 48kts. Thanks a lot Vincent!
Also thanks to Oliver Pounrouch for the lending of the fin ad thanks to Damian Nico for making it possible. I didn't have fins with me and he gave me some 20cm La Franqui special that felt great.
Until next time.....
Filter Rankings
Day Rank - speed
| # | Rider | Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincent Valkenaers | 45.05 |  |
| 2 | Dennis De Pauw | 44.08 | |
| 3 | Damien Nico | 43.37 | |
| 4 | Luc Salomons | 40.98 | |
| 5 | Sander van Huizen | 40.96 | |
| 6 | John Skye | 40.77 | |
| 7 | Michel Meijer | 40.65 | |
| 8 | Jens Salomons | 39.29 | |
| 9 | Sander Wiltschut | 36.55 | |
| 10 | Edwin Roestenburg | 36.04 | |
Day Rank - speed
| Rider | Avg | 2 Sec | 500m | Mile | Hour | Distance | Alpha | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Vincent Valkenaers | 45.05 | 47.68 | 44.36 | 20.67 | 8.83 | 34.88 | 21.31 | |
| 2 | |
Dennis De Pauw | 44.08 | 46.70 | 41.80 | 0.00 | 6.94 | 14.38 | 0.00 | |
| 3 |  |
Damien Nico | 43.37 | 46.13 | 42.76 | 0.00 | 6.71 | 18.58 | 0.00 | |
| 4 |  |
Luc Salomons | 40.98 | 43.40 | 38.04 | 14.94 | 5.34 | 35.75 | 14.96 | |
| 5 | |
Sander van Huizen | 40.96 | 42.99 | 37.67 | 7.75 | 4.47 | 23.32 | 8.46 | |
| 6 | |
John Skye | 40.77 | 43.51 | 39.90 | 20.29 | 0.00 | 14.51 | 14.08 | |
| 7 | |
Michel Meijer | 40.65 | 44.24 | 40.06 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 18.56 | 0.00 | |
| 8 | |
Jens Salomons | 39.29 | 41.47 | 37.84 | 13.54 | 6.05 | 29.12 | 12.89 | |
| 9 | |
Sander Wiltschut | 36.55 | 38.96 | 34.02 | 0.00 | 3.31 | 13.53 | 0.00 | |
| 10 | |
Edwin Roestenburg | 36.04 | 38.66 | 33.93 | 7.33 | 3.53 | 12.38 | 7.70 | |
Session Achievements
| Category | Speed Type | Speed |
|---|---|---|
BestAllTime |
100 | 42.88knots |
BestspotAllTime |
100 | 42.88knots |
BestAllTime |
10sec | 42.42knots |
BestspotAllTime |
10sec | 42.42knots |
BestAllTime |
250 | 42.18knots |