Hello Fellow Windsurfers,
It is time to announce the 2007 season of the Midwest Speed
Quest on Lake Okabena in Worthington Minnesota. This is the
3rd year for this event, which runs from April 15th to
October 15th. Thanks to the Support of our Sponsors, we
have $2000 in prize money. We will pay $1000 CASH to the
fastest windsurfer on Lake Okabena in 2007. Speed shall be
measured by the "Average of the 5 Fastest Ten Second Runs".
The Midwest Speed Quest follows the rules set out by
the World Speed Sailing Records
Council,
The International Sailing
Federation,
and GPS Speed Surfing.
This event is designed for sailors of all skill levels,
from beginners to the most experienced windsurfer. We will
be there to get you started right!!!
This event is FREE!!! There are no fees or charges. You may
enter as many times as you like all season long. We want
you to participate as often as you can.
We will provide the GPS unit. The official GPS unit of the
Midwest Speed Quest is the GT-11 Trip Tracker by
LOCOSYS Technology. With $1000 on the line, our racers
will want to use the most precise GPS device available.
Adam Anderson of Eagen Minnesota is the early leader
with a speed of 29.593 knots (34.032 mph) recorded on
May 5th. Visit our web site for ongoing race results.
New for 2007, we will also recognize Sailboats as a new
Speed Sailing Category. The sailboats will be divided into
Single hull and Multi Hull Categories. We are most pleased
to recognize Sailboats as a new Speed Sailing Category.
Speeds shall be measured by "The Fastest 500 Meter Run".
Prizes for Sailboat Categories to be announced.
Please visit our Web Site for complete information.
www.midwestspeedquest.com
This Event runs on a completely flexible schedule over a 6
month period. You decide when you want to race. Click on
the :Weather Forecast" Button. The National Weather Service
forecasts are quite accurate up to 5 days in advance. Find
a windy day this fits your schedule. Let us know you are
coming down, and we will meet you on the Beach with a GPS
ready to go. See our "Rules" and "Equipment" pages for more
information.
There will also be a number of Scheduled race Days as well.
On these days, we will provide free refreshments and Snacks
on the Beach, and a Hot Meal at the end of the day. This is
a great time to meet fellow Windsurfers.
Spectators are always welcome. This is a great opportunity
to meet the Windsurfers and find out more about this Sport.
Bring your Binoculars and Camera and come on down!
Thanks to their generosity of our Sponsors, we have the
highest Speed Sailing Prize Money in the USA. We also have
lots great prizes for visiting sailors from such fine
companies as Dakine, Aquapac, Sideoff Video, LOCOSYS Technology, and Windsurf Deals.
We will also have lots of great demo gear available,
courtesy KA Sails Australia, Windsurf Deals, Starboard Windsurfing
and Trident Sports, Dakine, Aquapac, Gath Helmets
Australia, Murrays Wind & Water
Sports,
and G Sports Precision
Fins.
We have some discounted Motel Rooms at the
AmericInn of Worthington
available to visiting
sailors, and well have discounted meals at
La Azteca Mexican
Restaurant of
Worthington, and Country Kitchen of Worthington.
After a long day on the water, we have a number of 60
Minute Massages available courtesy Deb's Healing Massage and Day
Spa of
Worthington. These massages are fabulous.
We also want to thank GPS Speed Surfing for their ongoing Technical Support
and for hosting the Results Page of this Event. Thank
you Martin van Meurs, Onno Pierek, Dylan de Jong, Roger
van Tongeren, and Frank Heinen of the GPSSS crew
And a big Thank You to E&J Trailers of Ontario
Canada,
Scuba Center Minneapolis
Minnesota, Bedford Industries of Worthington, The Worthington Chamber of Commerce and
Convention and Visitors Bureau, LOCOSYS Technology of Taiwan, Sanford Health Worthington Clinic &
Sanford Regional Health Services, United Prairie Bank of
Worthington, Enxco Wind Energy Services
of Paris France,
Please visit our "Sponsors
Page". As you
buy your gear in 2007, please support those companies
who have made the Midwest Speed Quest possible.
We look forward to seeing you on Lake Okabena in 2007!
Sincerely,
Craig Bergh
The Midwest Speed Quest
133 Lake Avenue
Worthington, Minnesota 56187
www.midwestspeedquest.com
email: cbergh@iw.net
Cell 1-507-360-4801