Windspeed on water

For centuries, people have been obsessed with speed and getting beyond the boundaries to which we are confined.

For centuries, people have been obsessed with speed and getting beyond the boundaries to which we are confined. With this in mind, the stage is set for one of the fastest competitions on the Bay — the San Francisco Speed Sailing Event.

This event, the first of its kind to be held on mainland USA, will feature the likes of windsurfers, sailboats, kiteboarders, you name it. There is just one simple rule… You must be powered by the wind.

In this race, sailors must navigate a 500 meter course, just off the shoreline of Crissy Field. The weather will factor into the results and in doing so makes this anyone’s game.
The event will be held June 15-18 and will take results from all three days. Expect to see the windsurfers in high contention for a win as the world record is currently held on a windsurf board.