Odyssey of Speed

01/04/2026

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 ODYSSEY OF SPEED

Time period: 01.04 - 31.10.2026

22/02/2026

I need to sincerely aplogize that the final year end ranking of the Odyssey of Speed 2025 could still not be published. Since gps-speedsurfing.com changed to the new web site design, I could not download all the final sessions for the final evaluation. I am on it and as soon as I will receive the full data set including all posted sessions the final ranking will follow. Thanks for your understanding!

Automatically sync your GPS tracks, compare performance, and participate in rankings with accurate data from your trusted devices.

26/01/2026

Working in paradise?

29/09/2025

As our event slowly comes to an end, there is the need to clarify some things with regard to the usage of appropriate GPS devices to record the sessions. Accuracy is key and the basis for a fair competition. According to our rules GPS devices, which rely on the Doppler measurement for the speed calculation are the preferred choice, any result achieved with a Non-Doppler devices is corrected by minus 1 knot. In general:

Everyone must use a suitable GPS device for the Odyssey of Speed.

- The Motion LCD and Motion Mini are ideal, but they are no longer being produced
- ESP or LISA devices may be used as they produce comparable data to the Motions
- Locosys devices such as the GT-31, GW-52 and GW-60 are still good options
- COROS and Garmin watches approved by GPS-Speedsurfing may also be used
- Older Garmin fenix models may also be used but with some basic rules

For the Garmin watches special rules apply:

- Data recording
- Set to "every second", rather than the "smart" default
- Satellite Settings
- Do NOT use standard GPS
- Older Garmin watches work best with "GPS + Galileo"
- Newer Garmin watches work best with "All Systems" or "All Systems + Multi-Band"
- Suitable App
- APPro Windsurf is recommended for the best possible data and minimal configuration
- Uploads to GPS-Speedsurfing should only ever be FIT files, not GPX files! (GPX files do not include Doppler-corrections!)
- Either link your Garmin account to GPS-Speedsurfing, or manually upload FIT files

The organisers may request FIT files from you in order to verify your speeds.

Further advice for Garmin users - https://logiqx.github.io/gps-guides/guidance/garmin/

Credits to Michael George for this guidance for optimized GPS usage!

For the next year‘s edition of the Odyssesy of Speed I am currently thinking to exclude all Non-Doppler results from the event. Final announcement via NoR will follow.

10/09/2025

Delta SLR Fins new sponsor of the Odyssey of Speed!

We are very happy to officially announce a new and very valuable sponsor for our event. We are in particular very pleased by their support, as with Delta SLR another greek company is now supporting the Odyssey of Speed!

Already for this year‘s edition Delta SLR Fins is offering one of their high-performance carbon slalom fins as a price to one of our winners.

Thanks a lot to GIannis Gennimatas, founder and designer. Here is what Giannis is saying about his products:

Discover Delta SLR Fins - Performance Beyond Limits
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Our products are crafted using cutting-edge technology and the latest techniques, ensuring precision and durability. From athletes, for athletes, our fins offer unbeatable lift, control, and speed in all conditions. What sets us apart is our commitment to excellence and our deep understanding of nthe sport's demands.

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30/08/2025

Drone shot - Tim Otte flying into Devils bay.

29/08/2025

2nd Ranking 2025
During the last three weeks the riders on Karpathos continued to deliver good results.
Also in Prasonisi on Rhodes Andy Laufer scored top speeds and clearly showed the potential of the spot for speed surfing. In the 500m category Andy took even the lead with a avg. speed over 72 km/h.

The score board became even closer and we have now two riders from the Netherlands, Greece and Germany each in the Top6, with only 11 points between the 3rd and the 6th place.

The overall score board up to date:
1. Twan Verseput 4,5 points
2. Alexandros Petikidis 14 points
3. Mixalis Damigos 27 points
4. Eric Groot-van Ederen 29 points
4. Tim Otte 29 points
6. Christian Bornemann 38 points

GPS-Speedsurfing.com, Thalassa Suites, Karpathos, Hellenic Speed Slalom Windsurfing Association - HSSWA, Maui Ultra Fins, Meltemi Windsurfing Karpathos, Four Seasons Taverna

26/08/2025

Heavy workers today in Devils Bay.

With Alexandros Petikidis, Christian Bornemann and Tim Otte

21/08/2025

Speed run on gusty and choppy day in Devils bay.

19/08/2025

Team Starboard/Severne formation flying today in Devils Bay.

With Alex Petikidis, Morten Knutsen, Tim Otte

Starboard Windsurfing Germany
Severne Windsurfing

17/08/2025

Nice 1 Hour Track by Tim Otte today on Karpathos