They need an automatic kite sail system for yachts and catamarans , no masts no rigging set and forget. Awesome to see people trying to work out a system.
So why is this not more common? Add both sails and a kite onto a sailboat. Why not? Could figure out a way to do it, and maybe gain 5+ knots? That's pretty huge!!
bigger the sail, the better. why not? Go 2x larger and go much higher.. Speed speed Speed Baby... Wind speeds much higher up over 100'. Let goto 350-500 ft high
The boat @ 5:03 seems to have an adequate ratio of weight to kite area, but the next one appears to be to big and heavy and with too many people onboard in relation to kite area.
The canoe "wheellie turn" was freaking epic!
They need an automatic kite sail system for yachts and catamarans , no masts no rigging set and forget. Awesome to see people trying to work out a system.
a very good Video. I hope you make us a video about the technique, mistakes and winners.
Thanks Don Montague
wow--insane stumbled into this---wish i was a part of it----what fun--- cutting edge and pushing the limits, congradulations to you and your team
Wow. Last boat was crazy! What was it? Any updates/developments on it since 2011?
So why is this not more common? Add both sails and a kite onto a sailboat. Why not? Could figure out a way to do it, and maybe gain 5+ knots? That's pretty huge!!
Thanks for putting this together Don! Do you think you'll ever go back to a big boat like Cheyenne?
Holy heck imagine sitting in that water spray in the Hawaiian boat for 20hours
What is the extension off the how of the two outrigger s for?
Money very well spent!!
bigger the sail, the better. why not? Go 2x larger and go much higher.. Speed speed Speed Baby... Wind speeds much higher up over 100'. Let goto 350-500 ft high
Looked like it could beat anything on water and wind if development was there
Why not develop a cross sea racer. Should do to sailing what kiteboarding did to windsurfing.
Strong kite !
looks like the helm has an easier job than the trimmer....
When's the next video? Where is the kite boat? Looked promising
2:41 Makani, same folks as the kite power company: makanipower.com/ ? Seems very likely.
The boat @ 5:03 seems to have an adequate ratio of weight to kite area, but the next one appears to be to big and heavy and with too many people onboard in relation to kite area.