Sail Technology

[kloudie1]

Check this out..Sailing dead downwind at more than wind speed.. Interesting concept..
http://sailmagazine.com/racing/running_faster_than_the_wind/
The article explains the challenge .. So far, they've gone 2.5 times windspeed dead downwind.. So the prop pitch would be adjustable with the.... mainsheet??

 

[cephius (Dave)]

Thanks Kloudie1,

If this technology is adopted I think you'll hear about the "collective" instead of a main sheet

 

[sinnettc]

Am I wrong or do I see a chain drive going to the wheels. I don't know about you but I don't have wheels on my boat.

 

[kloudie1]

Collective, indeed.. Verbiage from Hectic-Klopters?? They are just a passing fad, as I understand 'em, Dave..
Chris.. Yes.. but that shouldn't stop a propeller or paddlewheel from being driven..