April 15, 2008
Hello Fellow Windsurfers,
It is time to announce the 2008 Midwest Speed Quest. We would like
to thank everyone who has participated in past years, and invite
everyone back again in 2008. We have been working hard all winter
long to make this the best year ever. Thanks to the Support of our
Sponsors, we have $2500 in prize money. We will pay $1000 CASH to
the fastest windsurfer on Lake Okabena in 2008. 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.
The speeds recorded in this event can be compared with speeds
recorded anywhere in the world.
Please visit our Web Site for complete information.
http://www.midwestspeedquest.com
Tomorrow is the opening day. Wind Forecasts are exceptional, with winds of 35 mph gusting to
45 mph from the South.
We will have even more demo gear from the finest manufacturers in
the world available to the visiting racers.
This is the 4th year of the Midwest Speed Quest. Since the
beginning, we wanted to create something different. 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-31 by LOCOSYS
Technology. This unit
is the successor to the GT-11, used in 2007. Both units are equally
precise. With $1000 on the line, our racers will want to use the
most precise GPS device available.
New for 2008, we will also recognize Sailboats as a new Speed
Sailing Category. The sailboats may be divided into Single hull and
Multi Hull Categories if there is sufficient interest. 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.
This Event runs on a completely flexible schedule over a 6 month
period. You decide when you want to race. The National Weather Service forecasts are quite accurate up to 5 days in
advance. Find a windy day that fits your schedule, let us know you
are coming down. We will meet you on the Beach with a GPS ready to
go. See our "Rules" Page 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.
Thanks to the generosity of our Sponsors, we have the highest Speed
Sailing Prize Money in the USA. We also have lots of demo gear and
prizes for visiting sailors from such fine companies as
Carbon Art
Windsurfing Boards of New Zealand, Windsurf
Deal,
KA Sails
Australia, Aquapac
International, Murrays Wind and
Sport, Gath Helmets Australia, Dakine, Gusts.net (importers of the Kaindle Wind
Meter), LOCOSYS
Technology, The Windsurfing
Movie, and
Red Bull Soft
Drink from Holinka
Distributing.
We have a number of discounted Motel Rooms at the
AmericInn of Worthington available to visiting sailors, and well have
discounted meals at La Azteca Mexican Restaurant of
Worthington, the finest Mexican Food
anywhere..
After a long day on the water, we have a number of One Hour
Massages available courtesy Deb's Healing Massage and Day
Spa. This is the best
therapeutic massage salon in Worthington.
Please visit our "Sponsors Page".
As you buy your gear in 2008, please support those companies who
have made the Midwest Speed Quest possible.
We also want to thank GPS Speed
Surfing for their
ongoing Technical Support and for hosting the "Rankings 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 Bedford Industries of
Worthington,
The
Worthington Chamber of Commerce and Convention and
Visitors Bureau, Sanford Health Worthington Clinic & Sanford
Regional Health Services,United Prairie
Bank of Worthington,
and Enxco Wind Energy Services of
Paris France. All
these companies provide financial support to the Midwest Speed
Quest.
Stay tuned for even more announcements in the near future.
We look forward to seeing you on Lake Okabena in 2008!
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