Ok folks it's time to crank up the local speedsailing scene at West Kirby.

2008 sees the start of the British GPS Speedsurfing Contest.

Sponsored by UltraSport and the GPS SpeedSurfing Website.

Loads of prizes up for grabs, end of year prize draw, _base_d on a draw from all tracks posted, and not _base_d on the fastest speeds achieved.

The competition runs from the 1st of January to 31st of December 2008, for any sailable UK waters.

In light of the redevelopment plans for the marina area, it would be great to have a solid representation from all our local sailors, be you into wave, freeride, slalom or speed - it maters not. The greater the turnout at West Kirby - must bode well for the lake / facilities and it's future, especially as West Kirby is one of the best spots in the UK dare I say world!

Prerequisites:

This is a fun event _base_d on having a good time windsurfing as fast as you can with ya mates.

Windsurfing gear - anything goes
A PC or Mac with internet access - minimal computing knowledge required
GPS Track Software - free (choice of GPS Action Replay, RealSpeed, GPS Results)
GPS Device - preferably Navi GT11 with Aquapac - £60 or thereabouts
GPS Speedsurfing site registration - free
British GPS Speed Contest sub_script_ion - free

_link_ to all the info. (Simon Hinkley is heading up the event.)

http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/gps.asp?mnu=events&smnu=info&val=30

http://ukwindsurfing.com/information/speed

http://www.speed-sailor.net/

All the best
Howie