Well done video for single handers(and others)....

Didereaux · Post by **Didereaux** » Jun 13th, '07, 19:26

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKGupz_9mGc

This video is brilliant. The guy filmed it via a kite cam, yeah, single-handed! The end of the film shows him running twins. The boat is a Dana 24

happy viewing,

Dick Barthel · Post by **Dick Barthel** » Jun 14th, '07, 15:26

chase · Post by **chase** » Jun 14th, '07, 15:37

Thanks Didereaux, I only see this stuff because you all post it. I love the boat. A guy in my marina has one. Spooniest boat in the marina ( he's the type that won't even put lettering on the hull), he takes it out single all the time.

I'm taking a kite on next cruise, the kids will love it on the beach or in the dink. Hey maybe we could cover some ground in the dink with a kite!

c

John Danicic · Post by **John Danicic** » Jun 14th, '07, 15:57

here is another use of kites..... big kites
[img]http://www.skysails.info/uploads/pics/start_01.jpg[/img]

.http://www.skysails.info/index.php?L=1

Sail on

John Danicic
CD36 Mariah Hull #124
Lake Superior

RIKanaka · Post by **RIKanaka** » Jun 14th, '07, 17:08

From the link:

"It's a simple fact: wind is cheaper than oil and the most cost-effective offshore energy source."

Might the current energy crunch result in the construction of commercial ships that use sails for auxiliary propulsion?

The Cape Dory Board

Well done video for single handers(and others)....

Well done video for single handers(and others)....

That skipper can surely chew gum and walk at the same time!

very cool

speaking of kites

What a novel idea! Wind power for commercial ships!