First windy day Luderitz Speed Challenge. This year with a totally different mindset. Promised Hans and Vincent in march to join them during this trip. Deep inside i know i am not ready for this, windsurfed only 30 times this year, do no other sports besides this, turning 46 years old this month and struggle with my back from time to time (last 8 days also, very bad timing). Don't want to make excuses but it is like it is. My goal for this event is to have a good time, try to break 50 knots over 500 meter but don't sail like an idiot over the canal. I took my time today, did only 5 runs, all relaxed. Try to help Hans and Vincent to reach their goals where ever i can. I didn't break 50 knots today but it was close, i sailed my personal record. Vincent took the belgium record with a 500 meter over 51,6 knots and soon we will know if Hans or Twan broke the dutch record. Hans had a 500 meter run of 52 knots on his GPS. Hans and Vincent make big steps and i expect them to come close to the world record.