CNN - Damo & Hurricane Sandy Race In Martha's Vinyard

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"Kite-boarding athletes practice during Hurricane Sandy near Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts."











Damien running before Hurricane Sandy on October 27, 2012 at State Beach on Marthas Vinyard, Photo by D. Rynne




Today's race venue in the SE?

Weatherunderground forecasts for today:

Overcast with rain showers. High of 68F. Windy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90% with
rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.

Sounds like a bit lighter day out of squalls anyway. Good luck!




Possible race venue for today at Katama Beach in the southeastern quadrant of the island. I understand several breaches opened up in
the barrier through the impact of Hurricane Sandy. These will allow waves, current and perhaps wind irregularities complicating
things for the racers at this points.
Photo by Brock Callen

http://www.telegraaf.nl/video/video_...n_Sandy__.html

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Damo just sent me a short message about yesterday's happenings on the non-race, weather day:

"Rob Douglas he went 55knots vmax!
Windy 40 to 50 knots!"

That is getting close to Rob's speed in Namibia without the long flight and all the connections. See what you can accomplish at home if you set your mind to it?

They picked up the story in Holland, thanks for passing along word Eric.


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"Team USA takes the coveted Lynch Cup! Thanks to all my sponsors. Honored to finish second with the worlds best!" - Damo Leroy

"Robbie Douglas wins the North American Speed Sailing Invite title"

"Robbie Douglas of Vineyard Haven won the second annual North American Speed Sailing Championships Invitational on Tuesday. The event is sponsored by the Black Dog and Lynch Associates and took place between October 15 and October 30 on Sengekontacket Pond, Katama Bay, and off of Cape Poge. Thirteeen of the world's best speed sailors competed for a $30,000 purse.

Mr. Douglas, the world speed record holder, won the $10,000 first prize. The United States claimed the Lynch Cup and $2,500 dollars for winning the team standings over Europe.

Islanders Jamie and Morgan Douglas, Brock Callen, and Bill Lynch also raced in the event.

Damien Leroy came in second, Alex Caizergues was third, Brock Callen took fourth, and Jamie Douglas was fifth.

Robbie Douglas had the fastest average speed at 48.69. Jamie Douglas was second fastest (44.853), followed by Damien Leroy (44.583), Brock Callen (44.040), and Alex Caizergues (43.075)."
From: http://www.mvtimes.com/2012/11/01/ro...e-title-13175/


"Robbie Douglas, the world's fastest kite-boarder, won the NASSCI for the second consecutive year."
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