About Us

This website is all about speed on the water — and, even more importantly, about having fun. With today’s GPS technology, we can record an entire day of sailing and analyze our speeds throughout the session. Our main focus is on tracking maximum speeds across different distances. Since launching in 2004, we’ve welcomed an ever-growing community of members from around the world. We’ve also expanded into new disciplines — kite, foil, and wingfoil — and every day, riders everywhere share their latest sessions. We keep the rules simple to ensure fair competition, and we’re proud to say that no one has ever knowingly submitted falsified speeds. To further guarantee fairness, timekeepers are in place during races. Around the globe, sailors are always on the hunt for the best venues. Sandy Point in Australia, Walvis Bay in Namibia, Southend in England, Les Saintes Maries de la Mer in France, and The Brace in the Netherlands are just a few of the renowned fast spots in use today. But beyond chasing record speeds on mirror-flat waters, this site is about something deeper — the friendly rivalry between sailors, and the personal challenge of pushing yourself to go faster.

GPS is an incredible tool for improving your sailing skills. You’ll quickly notice how small changes to your gear or sailing style can affect your speed. It’s also a great way to connect with fellow speed enthusiasts from around the world who share your passion. If you love going fast, you’re in the right place — join the fun! We continuously roll out new website features as soon as the core functionality is ready, followed by gradual bug fixes. Your feedback is vital — the sooner we hear from you, the better we can improve. Our philosophy is simple: ideas that look great on paper don’t always work perfectly in practice. By releasing features early, we can identify and address real-world issues faster, making the platform better for everyone.

GPS-Speedsurfing Team

The following people are currently involved in the day-to-day operations of GPS-Speedsurfing.

Jan Hendrik de Bruin

Marketing, Communications & PR

Joined in 2014 to support GP3S with PR and organizational skills.

Dylan de Jong

Web Development & Support

Involved since 2004, develops and maintains the website.

GPS-Speedsurfing Advisors

The advisors play a crucial role and help the team with tech-related questions.

Michael George

Tech Group Advisor

Michael George has spent over 15 years turning his passion for GPS/GNSS technology into performance insights for speedsailing and high-speed watersports, helping athletes push their limits with precision tracking.

Wessel Douma

Tech Group Advisor

Wessel has been an active speed surfer since the age of 14. His physics background and experience with large windsurfing events brought him to the GPS-Speedsurfing team.

Manfred Fuchs

Tech Group Advisor

Contributor with outstanding GPS knowledge. Creator of GPS analysis software used in most speed competitions.

Hall of Fame

The following people have been involved in the GPS-Speedsurfing team over the years.

Martin van Meurs

Advisor

Co-Founder of GPS-Speedsurfing and strategic advisor for GP3S. First rider to break the 50-knot barrier.

Andrew Daff

Tech Group Advisor

Early Australian speed surfer. His GPS expertise helped evolve GP3S into an accurate measurement system.

Roger van Tongeren

Admin & Race Leader

Involved from the start until 2014. Co-defined GPS race format and led USM series from 2004–2012.

Walther Siksma

Web Development

In 2008 Walther helped develop a new website for GPS-Speedsurfing, combining his coding skills with his passion for windsurfing.

Onno Pierik

Web Development

Created the first GPS-Speedsurfing website and set the standard. Active from 2004 until 2008.

Peter Heida

Communications

Involved from the start until 2008. Responsible for communications and outreach.