Autor: Tim Otte

Dutchies leaving scars on the scoreboard!

In the middle of the competition period the scoreboard has been drastically changed by a group of durch speedsurfers having fun on Karpathos. Twan Verseput, Eric Groot van Ederen, Marco Lambers, Johan Huitema and Wouter van Hilst have pushed hard and a lot of great results have been achieved. With a lot of personal spot records, sport records and even all-time bests at the Odyssey of Speed the ranking is now dominated by these group!

Twan Verseput, two-times champion of the Odyssey of Speed, delivered remarkable results and is leading in four out of our five categories.

Also on greek main land some nice results have been scored again, and quite a number off new entries are showing up. This is very much appreciated, as having fun on the water and pushing each other is the top priority of our event!

The overall score board: 

1. Twan Verseput 4,8 points
2. Eric Groot van Ederen 12 points
3. Alex Petikidis 14,7 points
4. Minos Efstathiadis 25 points
5. Konstantinos Papandrikopoulos. 26 points
6. Marco Lambers 46 points

download detailed results (per 06.08.2021):

Overall

Best Category results so far (per 06.08.2021)

Category Ranking

Note: all results marked in ‘yellow’ are corrected as they have been achieved with ‘non-Doppler’ GPS devices.

All posted session and results can be seen in the event section at GPS-SPEEDSURFING

Currently some of the fastest dutch speed sailors are enjoying typical Karpathos conditions in ‘Devils Bay’. Among them are again Twan Verseput and Eric Groot van Ederen, who are competing every year in the Odyssey of Speed.

Obviously this is creating a very competitive environment and they are pushing each other every day. So some incredible results have been already scored.

Twan scored two all-time bests for the Odyssey of Speed: 76,00 km/h (41.04 knots) for 5 x10 sec average, and 51,76 km/h (27,95 knots) for Alpha@500!!

Already in the Meltemi Season again!

Apologizing for this late first ranking while already in the meltemi season.

Plenty of sessions has been uploaded already and a lot of new names appear this year on our list. The Odyssey of Speed continues with the same rules in its 11th year.

Eric Groot van Ederen is this year quite early on Karpathos and took the lead already in two categories. Intelligence information tells us some more fast Dutch sailors will arrive soon. Also on greek main land some nice results have been scored, in particular by Minos and Alex. Alex is leading in three out of our five categories. So there is now a triple lead by the greek speed elite – The battle is on!

The overall score board: 

1. Alex Petikidis 7,1 points
2. Minos Efstathiadis 16 points
3. Konstantinos Papandrikopoulos. 17 points
4. Eric Groot van Ederen 17,4 points
5. Nils Bach 35 points
6. Dinos Thomopoulos Dinos 43 points

download detailed results (per 19.07.2021):

Overall

Best Category results so far (per 19.07.2021)

Category Ranking

Note: all results marked in ‘yellow’ are corrected as they have been achieved with ‘non-Doppler’ GPS devices.

All posted session and results can be seen in the event section at GPS-SPEEDSURFING

Breaking News: This year we go for a Speed Training Camp in Karpathos!we are happy to offer a training camp together with Rob Hofmann, one of the most recognized windsurfing coaches in the world. For one week you will have the chance to tune yourself and your equipment for maximum speed! Professional support by video analysis and a lot of fun is guaranteed! Where: Location will be at the Meltemi Windsurfing Station in KarpathosWhen: from 5th of August until 12th of AugustFull cost 250€ for the full week (Limited to 10 participants)in case of any question and/or support needed do not hesitate to contact me here or under info(at)odysseyofspeed.com

the registration for the 2021 Odyssey of Speed is possible on GPS-Speedsurfing.com under the following link:

https://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=event&val=675

Without any doubt our event won’t be possible with the strong support from gps-speedsurfing.com, and even more this year we have been granted with two free Premium membership at GPSSS, which we are happy to give to two participants,

8. Place Man: Ilias Tsekouras

9. Place Man: Philip Adamidis

This year first time sponsoring our event with a prize. The ‘Four Seasons’ is very famous among windsurfer in Karpathos offering one of the best pizzas and traditional greek food on the island. Perfect for restoring your energy level after some hard speed session.

The prize of a free dinner for four persons goes to 7. Place Man Johnny Tuijn.

Enjoy the food and atmosphere at this stunning place!

Also this year the windsurfing station at another fast spot on the beautiful greek island of KOS, KOS Windsurfing SPINOUT is giving a prize for one week free rental equipment at their station.

This prize was given in a lottery among all participants and the WINNER is Kostas Ntotsias! Enjoy the stay!

with HAPPYpur one of the oldest and most experienced travel agencies, specialized for travels into the wind and especially to Karpathos, is supporting the Odyssey of Speed. Also this year we are glad to offer a travel voucher valid for booking with HAPPYpur to one of the ranked participants.

The voucher worth 250 € is going 6. Place Man Christian Bornenmann.

With MAUI ULTRA Fins one of the most innovative fin brands is supporting our event. Among the participants two of their fins are shared. The winners are:

2. Place Woman Sofia Koukouzeli
4. Place Man Minos Efstathiadis

Both can choose a G10 fin from the large portfolio of Maui Ultra fins.