Hi Simon,
"Indeed, and he's Robert's Brother too - Top bloke and built like a brick outhouse "

To do speedsailing at this level you have to weigh in at about 100kg, and then still wear weightjackets !!!
I can`t believe the size sails these guys hold down in 40 knots and more, I`m down to a 4,7sqm sail in 25knots, they are setting records with 5sqm or more, in 45 knot winds.

Dave`s record is in my mind the most impressive, just 2 knots shy of the real deal on a production board is unbelievable.

Sorry if I`m raving about these acchievements, but I`ve waited 11 years just to be able to say that sailboards are the fastest wind-powered water-borne craft once again !!!

Cheers
Steve