Event Organiser

Raffaello Gardelli
Managing Partner I am based in South Africa and Europe, and I'm managing the daily business within Surf’n’Curve Ltd., nationally and internationally. Recently I run the South African Kite Windsurf Cup at Mykonos, Langebaan. I am long time Windsurfer and since 2013 dedicated Speed Windsurfer and member of the committee of ISWC (International Speed Windsurfing Class).
- Nationality
Sweden
- Current Riders
- LSC 2021
- Past Teams
- LSC 2012, LSC 2013, LSC 2014, LSC 2015, LSC 2017, LSC 2018, LSC 2019
- Birthday
- May 18, 1968
- Age
- 52
Event Organiser

Mark Grinnell
Managing Partner Owner of one of the biggest Security Companies in South Africa based in Cape Town (www.grinnell.co.za). My dedication to the sports and longtime Speed sailor, made me the third fastest man in Speed sailing with 51.83 knots (95.98 kph). I am also the World record holder on Windsurfing production gear since 2015.
- Nationality
South Africa
- Current Riders
- LSC 2021
- Past Teams
- LSC 2012, LSC 2013, LSC 2014, LSC 2015, LSC 2017, LSC 2018, LSC 2019
- Birthday
- December 5, 1966
- Age
- 54
Photographer

Stefan Csàky
Photographer- Nationality
Austria
- Current Riders
- LSC 2018
- Birthday
- July 29, 1972
- Age
- 48

Pep Bonet
Filmmaker European ambassador for Nikon / Pep Bonet (Mallorca, 1974) is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer who has travelled extensively capturing profound moments that represent the unbalanced world in which we live. His longer-term projects focus on African issues, with his most well known project being “Faith in Chaos”, a photo essay on the aftermath of the war in Sierra Leone. Pep’s ongoing work around the globe on HIV/Aids and identity has led to several photography books and many exhibitions worldwide.
- Nationality
Spain
- Birthday
- October 23, 1974
- Age
- 46
Timekeeping

Manfred Fuchs
Timekeeping Manfred developed and programmed the timing system not only for this event but for most windsurfing speed events around the world.
- Nationality
Germany
- Current Riders
- LSC 2021
- Past Teams
- LSC 2017, LSC 2018, LSC 2019
- Birthday
- May 30, 1956
- Age
- 64

Michael Ellison
WSSRC Commissioner Michael Ellison is the official commissioner for the WSSRC (World Sailing Speed Record Council).
- Nationality
England
- Current Riders
- LSC 2019
- Past Teams
- LSC 2012, LSC 2013, LSC 2014, LSC 2015, LSC 2017, LSC 2018
- Birthday
- September 17, 2018
- Age
- 2
LSC Team
LSC Team- Birthday
- October 15, 2017
- Age
- 3
