he Lüderitz Speed Challenge is an annual speed sailing event, held since 2007 in the harbour town. Since its inception, 146 national and 20 world speed sailing records have been set. Last year’s event took place from 18 October to 28 November and, as always, attracted the biggest names in the sport. Participants included Erik Beale, the first person to break 40 knots, as well as national record-holders Farrell O’Shea (UK), Oisìn
