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 monthshttps://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.
Yes Ozone Edge 17's and Raceboards should do the trick. Good Luck with the attempt guys! 
English Craig what tool would you suggest? Too big? Seems ideal if the right winds suffice..
Yeh Craig spot on with kite advice, maybe get them to take a rashie aswell, no need for a wetsuit,
No criticism of the model Eppo just that anyone who has spent much time sailing kitesurfing windsurfing etc in the channel would tell u a 12 is probably a bit big even on a light day!
Uk channel either no wind and I mean super high pressure system no wind, or its 20kts plus mid channel as an absolute minimum
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
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YAWN^ He is talking about the kiteing record. Your talking about a different sport??? Apples/oranges
Sounds like it should be an adventure,,,and raising money for Red Kite and the Cancer Council is a damn good cause, Hope it all goes well.
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^^^ 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).
Thank you all for the postive support.
Mark is correct, and my apologies... I shpuld have been more specfic. The records are all kite related, and it certainly helps to know what the windsurf record is, gives us something to aim for. That said just over an hour, thats is really fast!! :)
Eppo and crew, there certainly will be some edges in play, but we have been warned to bring plenty small kites. Something about the very cold wind being more dense & punchy. We'll be on location for 10 days so plenty of time to work out the kinks.
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?
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!
Nothing wrong with abit of fun banter but hoping to keep this thread positive.
Lets not make it another kiting vs windsurfsurfing thread please
Sorry but is that Miranda Kerr in a Wonder-Woman outfit?
Through my concentration a little...
