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Earn yourself a T1 of choice at the Speedsurfing and Slalom Worlds in Fuerteventura

SPEED

Are you dreaming of setting a new production board speed record? Well stop dreaming and enlist for the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix on Sotavento Fuerteventura from 22.07 till 30.07.2005 (contact: doris@rene-egli.com) The amature speed junkie (male or female) that will set a new 'absolute' production speed record on a T1 SR50 (beat Dave White's 44.03) will be reimbursed for the purchase price of his/her SR50.

SLALOM

Simultaneously to the Speed event, René Eglis Sotavento beach will be hosting the IFCA SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP from 22.07 till 30.07.2005. As of June 21st all of T1's RS boards are officially registered and allowed to battle for the title. Any T1 surfer bringing the slalom title 'home' will be rewarded with a new T1 board of choice and tons of respect!

DUNKERBECK.COM

Follow Bjorn on his Search for the perfect wave and the fastest run on www.dunkerbeck.com - Bjorn's caddy Victor will update after every event so make sure to add this one to your favorites!

Are you in the record shredding business or 'just' the guy setting the national pace? For every T1 owner it's good to know that the new SR50, RS60, RS65 and RS75 have been registered as IFCA approved production boards (see http://www.sailing.org/default.asp?PID=13830).

Enjoy the summer!

Peter/Bjorn/Mark

Bjorn changes sails

NORTH SAILS is proud to announce that Bjorn Dunkerbeck will now be pursuing his dreams of a new world with NORTH SAILS as his partner. Bjorn will continue competing for the speed record, the wave world title as well as traveling the globe in searching that ultimate location. With slalom on its way back he is ready to start competing and dominating in that arena also, as he did since almost 20 years as a professional.

With my friend and former Neil Pryde head tester Jimmy (Diaz) going back to NORTH SAILS, I lost my last communication partner in the sail-development. Hearing of NORTH SAILS setting up a full R&D center in Gran Canaria made me think to be a part of this "new team", because these guys want the same things I do. Due to this unique team building up at NORTH SAILS with every single member being the best in his field, I thought of leaving Neil Pryde first time ever (after being with them for 15 good and successful years), based more on a commitment than on financial rewards - therefore it's a long-term contract with the goal to make the best sails and innovate through a continuous year round R&D cycle.
And in the end it's the team/people at NORTH SAILS, which made the difference for me. With being so closely involved into the NORTH SAILS R&D, I'm fully confident and motivated to dominate the speed and racing scene. Plus I like the family atmosphere within the team really pushing each other to the max - this has and will always be my way of working.

So now the stage is set and my goals are clear for the future:
• A new speed record pushing 50knots before any other sail craft
• Continue to do the speed tour
• Long distance competitions with 100s of pros and amateurs
• More World Titles in Wave and Slalom/Racing
• Give back what the sport gave to me by motivating people for the greatest sport in the world
• Being involved not only in the Race/Speed development but also in the Freeride development

see also www.north-windsurf.com

E11 speed board replica in production

If 50 knots are your goal…Then this is your tool

Blast the 50 knot barrier! Bjorn Dunkerbeck and Peter Thommen are on mission: After generations of prototypes and endless hours of testing they are proud to present the T1 “SR50”. This is the exact “Speed Replica” of Bjorn’s speed contest board he drove to victory at the 2004 Fuerteventura Speed Challenge.
Bjorn: “This board is unbelievable: It handles all conditions and sail sizes extremely well, it always sits steady providing superior control – exactly what you are looking for in a speed board. Peter did it – again!”
Peter: “My concept proved right again: Control and range of use boost the performance beyond the rider’s expectations. Trust me: with the SR50 you will be faster than your dreams.”

The board will be announced in March2005. It is 50cm wide and 239cm long.>>

Interview with Bjorn by Clyde Waite

Enjoy an fully captured interview with Bjorn during the speedsailing event in Weymouth (Uk). Thanks to the guys of www.boardseekermag.com.

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Earn yourself a T1 of choice at the Speedsurfing and Slalom Worlds in Fuerteventura SPEED Are you dreaming of setting a new production board speed record? Well stop dreaming and enlist for the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix on Sotavento Fuerteventura from 22.07 till 30.07.2005 (contact: doris@rene-egli.com) The amature speed junkie (male or female) that will set a new 'absolute' production speed record on a T1 SR50 (beat Dave White's 44.03) will be reimbursed for the purchase price of his/her SR50. SLALOM Simultaneously to the Speed event, René Eglis Sotavento beach will be hosting the IFCA SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP from 22.07 till 30.07.2005. As of June 21st all of T1's RS boards are officially registered and allowed to battle for the title. Any T1 surfer bringing the slalom title 'home' will be rewarded with a new T1 board of choice and tons of respect! DUNKERBECK.COM Follow Bjorn on his Search for the perfect wave and the fastest run on www.dunkerbeck.com - Bjorn's caddy Victor will update after every event so make sure to add this one to your favorites! Are you in the record shredding business or 'just' the guy setting the national pace? For every T1 owner it's good to know that the new SR50, RS60, RS65 and RS75 have been registered as IFCA approved production boards (see http://www.sailing.org/default.asp?PID=13830). Enjoy the summer! Peter/Bjorn/Mark
Bjorn changes sails NORTH SAILS is proud to announce that Bjorn Dunkerbeck will now be pursuing his dreams of a new world with NORTH SAILS as his partner. Bjorn will continue competing for the speed record, the wave world title as well as traveling the globe in searching that ultimate location. With slalom on its way back he is ready to start competing and dominating in that arena also, as he did since almost 20 years as a professional. With my friend and former Neil Pryde head tester Jimmy (Diaz) going back to NORTH SAILS, I lost my last communication partner in the sail-development. Hearing of NORTH SAILS setting up a full R&D center in Gran Canaria made me think to be a part of this "new team", because these guys want the same things I do. Due to this unique team building up at NORTH SAILS with every single member being the best in his field, I thought of leaving Neil Pryde first time ever (after being with them for 15 good and successful years), based more on a commitment than on financial rewards - therefore it's a long-term contract with the goal to make the best sails and innovate through a continuous year round R&D cycle. And in the end it's the team/people at NORTH SAILS, which made the difference for me. With being so closely involved into the NORTH SAILS R&D, I'm fully confident and motivated to dominate the speed and racing scene. Plus I like the family atmosphere within the team really pushing each other to the max - this has and will always be my way of working. So now the stage is set and my goals are clear for the future: • A new speed record pushing 50knots before any other sail craft • Continue to do the speed tour • Long distance competitions with 100s of pros and amateurs • More World Titles in Wave and Slalom/Racing • Give back what the sport gave to me by motivating people for the greatest sport in the world • Being involved not only in the Race/Speed development but also in the Freeride development see also www.north-windsurf.com

E11 speed board replica in production If 50 knots are your goal…Then this is your tool Blast the 50 knot barrier! Bjorn Dunkerbeck and Peter Thommen are on mission: After generations of prototypes and endless hours of testing they are proud to present the T1 “SR50”. This is the exact “Speed Replica” of Bjorn’s speed contest board he drove to victory at the 2004 Fuerteventura Speed Challenge. Bjorn: “This board is unbelievable: It handles all conditions and sail sizes extremely well, it always sits steady providing superior control – exactly what you are looking for in a speed board. Peter did it – again!” Peter: “My concept proved right again: Control and range of use boost the performance beyond the rider’s expectations. Trust me: with the SR50 you will be faster than your dreams.” The board will be announced in March2005. It is 50cm wide and 239cm long.>>

Interview with Bjorn by Clyde Waite Enjoy an fully captured interview with Bjorn during the speedsailing event in Weymouth (Uk). Thanks to the guys of www.boardseekermag.com.