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Christian Bornemann

Details: Category: Latest; Published: 01 October 2014; Written by Sophie Routaboul; Hits: 373

RIDER

YOUR SAILING WORLD

IN FEW WORDS YOUR FIRST SESSIONS/ YOUR BEGINNING: I started in 1981 at the age of 15 in the Netherlands. The equipment was really big and heavy, I remember a wooden boom.
WHICH DISCIPLINE DO YOU PRACTISE, ONLY SPEED? ARE U COMPETING AS WELL? I do only Speed, but tried also from time to time Slalom. I am competing as well.

Best International Results :

2^nd Walvis Bay Speedweek 2012

17^th all-time 5 times 10 sec. Ranking gps-speedsurfing

4^th Speed World Cup Overall Ranking 2009

10^th European Speed Championship Dungarvan/Ireland 2009

23th Speed World Championship Karpathos/Greece 2009

3th Speed World Production Championship Overall 2005

Best National Results :

German National Speed Sailing Record 2012: 46,75 kts./500 m

German National Speed Windsurfing Record: 47,70 kts./10 s

HOW OFTEN DO U SAIL? FAVOURITE SPOT? TRIP? I am sailing approximately 50 days/year. Favorite Spots: La Franqui/France; Walvis Bay/Namibia. Best Trip: Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2012

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND YOUR WEAKNESSES? Strengths: my strong will to achieve my goals, my planning skills / Weaknesses: flexibility and not enough time on water

WHAT ARE YOUR MOTIVATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR LUDERITZ SPEED CHALLENGE 2014? To set a new German Speedsailing Record; to be at least for 2 seconds 50 knots fast; pushing my limits; to have a good time with friends

HOW FAST DO U THINK A WINDSURFER CAN GO? In my opinion there is no limit… in the moment maybe 54 kts./500 m and 56 kts. max. speed

WE WANT TO KNOW YOU MORE

YOUR LIFE MOTTO? Carpe diem
THE BEST MOMENT/EVENT IN YOUR LIFE? Windsurfingwise definitively the 2012 Lüderitz Speed Challenge, my German Record Run

A WEBSITE / BLOG / FACEBOOK WHERE WE CAN FOLLOW YOU DURING THE COMPETITION:

IF YOU WANT TO ADD SOMETHING:

Many thanks to Sophie and Seb for their efforts to make this very special event happen

Authors: Sophie Routaboul