I have taken some deep breaths before writing this. Why can't we all just use KA72 ? I didn't realise until the past couple of weeks that you can (if you choose to do so) bypass KA72 and just put your own figures in GPSTC. It is also apparent to me that you could (if you choose to do so) carry an authorised device on you along side say an unapproved device such as a Garmin watch. Then if you get called out on one of your posts you can manually adjust your speeds and submit the approved file without any consequences. At the end of the day you're only cheating yourself, BUT why do we as a windsurfing community allow this to happen. If everyone had to upload to KA72 and make available their files then there would NEVER be any questionable sessions. There is nothing stopping me typing in say 42 knots (is there ? ) getting a PB, getting some congratulations, finding out someone was suspicious, getting asked by GPSTC to supply my file, then changing it to 40 and supply my actual file -- without anyone screenshotting the original post, walking away without any conviction.

Yes I'm really bitter from a recent experience (not me) I'm not that fast. It just worries me that without a process in place to avoid GPS file manipulation that we're just inviting the minority to abuse the system in the pursuit of their own glory.

One site KA72 only, upload your file or DON'T post --- that would be too easy. I look forward to your thoughts on this subject.

Lyds