| David Knight wins the 2008 Midwest Speed Quest |
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| Friday, 30 January 2009 10:36 |
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The 2008 Midwest Speed Quest is over. This was a great year, with 30 racers competing. It is time to announce the Final Results. We follow the rules and methods of International Speed Sailing. Our GPS units are the most precise hand held units available. Our speeds can be compared to other Speed Sailors around the World. And the Prize Money remains the best in North American Speed Sailing. The racers competed in this event by wearing the LOCOSYS GT-31 GPS. The speeds were calculated using Doppler positional measurements, and are based on the "Average of the 5 Best Ten Second Runs". The GPS data was entered into a computer, and the data was carefully analyzed. Speeds were calculated to 0.01 knots with great precision. The tools and method used were consistent with International Speed Sailing, and with GPS Speed Surfing. 1st Place: David Knight, Fridley MN 31.57 knots (36.31 mph) 2nd Place: Guy Miller, Austin Texas 31.46 knots (36.18 mph) 3rd Place Chris Lock, Plainview, MN 31.06 knots (35.72 mph) 4th Place Arden Anderson, Fon du Lac, WI 30.50 knots (35.08 mph) 5th Place Richard White, Portland Oregon 30.05 knots (34.56 mph) Congratulations to the winners. David will receive $1000 CASH. Guy will receive $500, Chris $250, Arden $125, and Richard $75. Also for 2008, the Top Five Racers will receive a LOCOSYS GPS!!! 6th Place Josh Sampiero, Winter Park, FL 28.50 knots (32.78 mph) 7th Place Jason Swanson, Worthington, MN 28.29 knots (32.53 mph) 8th Place Eric Ries, Edina, MN 27.98 knots (32.18 mph) 9th Place Randy Johnson, Forest Lake MN 27.35 knots (31.45 mph) 10th Place Jeff Adamski, Otsego, MN 26.91 knots (30.95 mph) Womens Category: 1st Place Allison Shreeve Sydney Australia 26.24 knots (31.18 mph) 2nd Place Karen Marriott, Lakewood CO 22.78 knots (26.20 mph) It is should be noted both Allison and Karen were speed sailing while on Formula Gear. These are great speeds for Formula!. Allison will receive $250. Karen will receive $125. Both Allison and Karen will receive a LOCOSYS GPS!!!
1st Place Alex Monroe, Iowa City, Iowa 21.70 knots (24.96 mph) 2nd Place Kirk Schneider 21.33 knots (24.53 mph) 3rd Place Arnie Cleveland, Prescott, WI 18.20 knots (20.93 mph)
The Midwest Speed Quest was designed to be different. This event is free to all participants, and yet pays the highest Prize Money in North America. The purpose is to promote the new Sport of Speed Sailing, and the City of Worthington. Our goal was to bring Sailors of all skill levels together, and introduce them to the new Sport of Speed Sailing. The schedule was open 7 days a week, for a 6 month period. Any visiting sailors was assured of the chance to participate anytime he/she was in the area. We provide free or discounted motel rooms at the AmericInn, free refreshments on the Beach, and free hot meals at the end of the day. The Midwest Speed Quest is made possible by the support of our many Sponsors. These Sponsors allowed us to award $2500 is Prize Money, and the many drawing for Windsurfing Gear and Gift Certificates all season long. SOURCE: Midwest Speed Quest |
