Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge: First phase completed - Ulrich and Valkenaers set new records
Tobias Frauen
· 04.09.2023
The Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge is divided into three sections, with the first period ending on 31 May. Swiss speed queen Heidi Ulrich (43.91 knots) and Vincent Valkenaers from Belgium (49.30 knots) are ahead in the intermediate classification over 250 metres. Both also set new world records over 500 metres on open water and on the nautical mile - which was the focus of this first section.
Melek Toraman is in third place in the women's category with 36.92 knots, Gunnar Asmussen is only just behind Valkenaers in second place In the foil category, William Huppert from France is leading with 37.51 knots. Joshua Pretorius is ahead in the wingfoil classification with 31.32 knots.
- All results under gps-speedsurfing.com
The majority of the best times were set in La Palme in the south of France. The first weekend in April and the first weekend in May in particular offered the best record conditions. The Prince of Speed was also held there at the beginning of May, with Antoine Albeau winning his 26th world championship title.
Two more speed challenges in the course of the year
Two more sections of the Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge follow after the break:
- 1 July - 31 August - Summer Edition: Who is the fastest Alpha Racer? (500 metres including jibe and return to the starting point with a maximum deviation of 50 metres)
- 1 October - 30 November - "The Third": Who can reach the top speed over 2 seconds?
"Anyone from anywhere in the world can take part, all you need is an account on gps-speedsurfing.com and a suitable GPS device," says organiser Björn Dunkerbeck. Participation is free and there are lots of prizes to be won from the sponsors!
