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5 unusual facts about Antoine Albeau


Antoine Albeau

In October 2008 Antoine Albeau successfully completed a cross channel windsurf from Cherbourg, France to Sandbanks, Poole.

Antoine was accompanied by Guy Cribb, and supported by Dave Hartwell from The Water Sports Academy, Sandbanks in a safety boat which also acted as a media platform.

Guy Cribb

In October 2008 Guy and Antoine Albeau successfully completed a cross channel windsurf from Cherbourg, France to Sandbanks, Poole.

International Speed Windsurfing Class

Antoine Albeau is the current record holder with a speed of 52.02 knots (90.91 km/h or 56.49 mph) over a 500 metre course at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (France) on 5 March 2008.

Speed sailing

Antoine Albeau who holds the windsurfing speed record (on a 500 metre course) with a speed of 52.05 knots from 2012, Luderizt Namibia.



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