In Sept 2013 a group of kiters will be heading from Australia to the UK to make attempts at several of the English Channel world records.

Sam Lutman-Pauc holds the current record having crossed the English Channel in 1 hour and 51 minutes and by doing so beat the previous record by 27 minutes, which was recorded by Sam Branson in July 2012.

Be sure to follow the preparations and progress of the team over the coming months

https://www.facebook.com/aussiechannelchallenge

The group are also fundraising in support various charities including Red-kite and the Cancer Council, so all support will be most welcome & appreciated.

Awesome. Hope ya 'teched' up to capture the moment!!

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I would suggest a 17m edge is highly unlikely to be the tool for the job!!!!

Yeh Craig spot on with kite advice, maybe get them to take a rashie aswell, no need for a wetsuit,

im sure you guys have done your homework, i used to cross the channel on a regular basis, i nearly died a while back on this stretch of water, ill try and dig up a bit of footage on a crew 2 kiters and boat back up , the conditions were crazy the back up nearly capsized a couple of times and a rnli rib isnt a boat that capsizes, as mentioned it can be glassy and totally insane id still rather hit the channel any day compared to the north sea

AECC said...

Sam Lutman-Pauc holds the current record having crossed the English Channel in 1 hour and 51 minutes and by doing so beat the previous record by 27 minutes, which was recorded by Sam Branson in July 2012.

No that was the KITE record.

Windsurfers have done 1hr 4mins 33sec. Hmmm almost twice the speed.

Glad to help.

Have fun.

lotofwind said...
^^^^YAWN^

sorry if facts keep you awake, go and do your homework.

^^^ no, the original poster said "attempting to break several records" and importantly that Sam L-P was the holder of the world record.

Yes he holds the kite record but not "the" record



Maybe you need to read my post and what I was referring to a little closer before you get all excited at the chance to have a crack at me (again).

Im sorry, wasnt having a crack at you, but I think we all just assumed he was talking about the kitesurfing record because its in the kite forum.
I think THE record then is held by a speed boat, like windsurfing, its a totally different sport.

Hey AECC, Im not on facebook, how else can we show our support or donate?

lotofwind said...
Im sorry, wasnt having a crack at you, but I think we all just assumed he was talking about the kitesurfing record because its in the kite forum.
I think THE record then is held by a speed boat, like windsurfing, its a totally different sport.

Hey AECC, Im not on facebook, how else can we show our support or donate?

I must say the swimmers are incredible, really cold water & big tides, and they dont just do single but double and i think even tripple crossings!! Amazing achievements!

Thank you lotofwind, your support is greatly appreciated. For the next few weeks its all about getting the word put and creating awareness.
Good point, Will be sure to maintain updates across all media, (facebook, twitter, seabreeze, etc). The fundrasing pages will be activated later next month :)

Mark, here is an idea!

Why dont you join him and and you can break the record for the oldest windsurfer to cross the channel,

OR!!!!!!!!!!!!! wait 5 years and you could break two records at one!

Be the oldest windsurfer to cross, and do it in a sport that hasnt adapted to change in the last 20 years!

Boom!

AECC said...
Cauncy & craig any video or info you can share would really be helpful.

I'll mail u some details, The was a crew who specialize in kite crossings based in Kent, with big ribs as a safety boats, the wind onshore can be very light but you'll have Gale force mid channel, water temps need to be given a lot of respect ,even after a balmy summer it won't be what an Aussie is used too, ships are very prevelent as its one of the busiest supply routes in the world, sounds a great adventure if the weather is kind , wouldn't mind joining you but mauritius is on my hit list

Sorry but is that Miranda Kerr in a Wonder-Woman outfit?
Through my concentration a little...

Mark _australia said...
Sensitive lot here.

Dont try an tell us you just worked that out Mark

puppetonastring said...

Mark _australia said...
Sensitive lot here.

Dont try an tell us you just worked that out Mark

I do nice cuddles for anyone who is a bit sensitive

Mark _australia said...


I do nice cuddles for anyone who is a bit sensitive

you just do nice cuddles, especially when you get them in the shadows behind the lancelin beach hotel