September has been a great
month. We have had the pleasure of a number of great guest
attending the Midwest Speed Quest.
John
Whaley of
Dallesport Washington spent a few days in Worthington in
early September. John is a skilled sailor who visitied
the Worthington area while on duty managing and
maintaining some of the many Large Wind Generators in
the area
Don
and Annabel Ferguson of Windsor Ontario spent 4 days in
Worthington in early this month. They are accomplished
and well traveled Top Canadan Windsurfers who ventured
to the USA for a few days of Speed Sailing. They both
turned in very impressive sessions considering the
nominal conditions during their stay in
Worthington. Don
holds 10th Position in the
Men's Category, and Annabel
in in First Position in
the Women's Category. They were guests for several days
at the Worthington
AmericInn, and
also spent several days with the Bergh's. They were most
welcome guests, and we hope they return in 2008.
Richard White
of Portland Oregon is the
current leader of the 2007 Midwest Speed Quest. Richard has
been attending many US WIndsurfing National Race Tour
Events in the 2007 Season. Richard spent 5 days in
Worthington as a guest of the Midwest Speed Quest. He was
awaiting a "Worthington High
Wind Alert".
Although no High Winds presented during his stay in
Worthington, Richard and his dog Murphy
spent a few restful days,
and are not attending the Windpower
Championships,
Sept 21-23 in Fon du Lac Wisconsin. This is a great
Regatta, and is sponsored by Windpower Windsurfing
and Kevin
Gratton.
As the High Winds of Autumn approach Worthington, we look
for other visiting windsurfers to attend. We have had
contacts from Windsurfers in Michigan, Texas, California
and Georgia. Will one of these windsurfers exceed the top
speed of 31.94 knots set by Richard White on June 7th? Will
one of the Top Sailors from 2006 return yet this year to
claim First Place in 2007?
The First Prize of $1000 CASH will be awarded to the
Winner!
The Midwest Speed Quest remains open to all Windsurfers.
You is invited to enter a session until October 15th. This
Event is designed to be fun. We are geared to beginning
sailors and well as the top racers. The Event remains
completely free, and there are no entry fees.
There are many prizes and free gear give aways courtesy our
great Sponsors such as Dakine, Murray Sports, KA Sails, Windsurf Deal, La Azteca Mexican
Restaurant, LOCOSYS Technology, Aquapac
International, AmericInn of
Worthington,
and the Worthington Chamber of
Commerce.
Let us know when you are planning to attend. We will assist
with your travel expenses, including gasoline. We would be
delighted to provide free or discounted motel rooms at the
AmericInn of Worthington. We have great discounted meals
at La
Azteca, the best
Mexican Restaurant anywhere. The Worthington Chamber of
Commerce is at your service to assist with yout travel
plans to Worthington. The Midwest Speed Quest Crew will
meet you at the Sioux Falls or Worthington Airport to
assist you with trasportation.
We have free refreshments and hot meals served on the
Beach.
We provide the most precise GPS units available: the
LOCOSYS GT-11.
We have lots of great demo gear for you, courtesy
KA Sails Australia, and from Starboard
International.
We have free Hot Showers, Pet Care, Child Care, Spousal
Care (care of the Windsurfing Widow), all provided
on-site!!!
We look forward to seeing you before October 15th.
Sincerely,
The Midwest Speed Quest Crew
Craig Bergh and Family
Jeff Hegwer
Jason Swanson