The idea with this event was to bridge the gap between the last Speed:World:Cup event in 2009 until a new organisation comes in place and takes charge of fixing a big speed-event again. Unfortunately nothing happens and still the debt from 2009 for the prize money is unpaid and it seems that speed-era for big events in Karpathos is over for this time. The Swedish speed sailors that have been the base for this event, have start looking at other alternatives. And at 2016 the Speed World Championships will be held at Fuerteventura. It is with a heavy heart that I have to declare that I will not arrange the Karpathos Speed event in 2016. I already miss the island, the people, the hotel and 'our' house, the food, the ice cream, the surfcenter, the crystal clear water and the gusty wind. Seven years and 16 weeks on Karpathos for me and my family. But many good things must come to a end...Anders Björkqvist andersbq.com
If you want to take initiatives to get Karpathos back on the speed-map, feel free to contact me; anders(a)bjorkqvist.org
