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Thursday, 04 May 2006 |
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Irish Windsurfer Aborts World Record Crossing of Irish Sea (3rd May 2006)
Supported by Red Bull, Irish windsurfing champion Oisin Van Gelderen attempted to set an official world speed sailing record for windsurfing the Irish Sea from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead, total distance 56 miles.
His attempt had to be aborted 12 miles out to sea due to....
a sharp change in weather condition with 12 ft high waves and wind speeds of up to 30 knots hampering progress for both Oisin and his safety boat.
Safely back on dry land, Van Gelderen said he will again attempt to set the world record in the coming weeks and if successful the route will become established as an official ‘World Record Route' by the WSSRC (World Sailing Speed Records Council).
The record can then be challenged by any sailing craft under 20ft, which means; windsurfers, Sports Katamarans or Sailing Skiffs like: 49er,18ft or 20ft Skiff and kitesurfers
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