Iron Duck
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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2022
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It almost ended before it started, with the crash of their first-speed yacht record attempt, the disaster that broke the short-lived Wood Duck. The Iron Duck tells the story of how Bob Dill and Bob Schumacher went on to build and sail the fastest wind-powered vehicle in the world.
In 1999, they shattered the 100 mph mark and secured a place in the record books that held for ten years to the day. The wind-powered world speed record was an obsession of Dill's, who thought he could break it with the initiative engineering ideas he had to build the Iron Duck. Bob Dill's infatuation with the speed record drew him to drag his best friend Schumacher along across the country every year for a decade. They persevered through unpredictable playa conditions, design iterations, and entirely self-funding an ambitious record attempt. The campaign succeeded with Bob Schumacher, who set a new and seemingly unbeatable speed record at 116.7 mph. However, both friends have always wanted for the trophy to be in Bob Dill's name.
Today, we follow Bob Dill as he brings the legendary boat out of retirement to sail it one last time (his 70th birthday) before scrapping it and saying goodbye to the 30-year project. As in the speed trials, the wind doesn't readily cooperate, and Dill has to decide if he is ultimately ready to let go of the dream of the Iron Duck.
Featuring:
Bob Dill
Bob Schumacher
Stefan Dalberg
Richard Jenkins
Bertrand Lambert
Ivanpah, California Land Sailing Community
Alvord, Oregon Land Sailing Community
Producers: Ben Dolenc and Ian Kalmbaugh
Director/DP : Ben Dolenc
Editor: Ian Kalmbaugh
Additional Cinematography: Will Durland and Daniel Long
Ivanpah Aerial Cinematography: Daniel Long
Archival Footage: Kent Harvey Films, Andy Dill, and Chan Weller
Aerial Ice Sailing Cinematography: Brian Garrity
Char A' Voile Photography: Marc Duminy
Ice Sailing Canada Photography: Cliff Markham
The Four Lakes Yacht Club: Deb Whitehorse
Richard Jenkins Ivanpah Record: Sam Vince
Visual Effects: Lee Nelson and Jonathan Jelkins
Colorist: Ian Kalmbaugh
Sound Mixer: Robert Carranza
Special Thanks
Andy Dill, Ecotricity, Sam Vince and Katrina Keen of Ecotricity, Beach Spirit France
Alison Hughes, Mom and Dad, Oak O’Connor, Lance Casey, Bradley Stonesifer, Jean-Baptiste Cambier
Scott and Cee Dolenc, Tim Bradley, Kizzy O’Neal, Vince DiPersio, Michele Barnwell, Dalton Paley, Cody Whitman, Jarrod Brom, Justin Lacob, Randall Bourquin, Nelle Smith, Ryan Cooley
Oscar! For best documentary of an obscure subject.
Rest in peace Bob Dill. Fair winds.
this was much more touching to watch than i had anticipated
Just have to add a comment here. I have sailed the Alvord and Ivanpah both. I was the second owner of Mariah who was built by Art Rothrock who lived in Portland Oregon where I lived as well. Mariah held the speed record for awhile I do believe at 97.4 mph. It absolutely ruled the desert when it was built. Probably one of the first winged sails. It had three, one main and two lift wings that could be tuned in to capture more wind in low wind conditions. It was really fun and exciting to sail. It only had one seat but room enough for my grandson to sit behind me. Amazing experience for a 5 year old. Good memories for all!
A great documentary on the two Bob's with their backyard Duck, what an accomplishment! It took Emirates Team NZ a whole shitpile of people, money & technology to go 138mph recently in Australia. I'm Bob's age & have just finished building a backyard piston engine streamliner to take a shot at the 500mph barrier that is alluding people with millions of dollars. We will see what it will do.🤓
I’ve been very fortunate to not only meet the Bob’s but to host Richard Jenkins, when he came to the US to scout out locations both at El Mirage Dry Lake and Ivanpah. Seeing these boats run has been a highlight of my Land sailing career, and while I’m not involved in records, I have enjoyed many many many hours sailing on El Mirage Dry Lake and Ivanpah Dry Lake. The Iron Duck should of been in a museum, or at the very least, at the ranger station at El Mirage.
An excellent documentary and as the saying goes, “records are made to be broken” but what was accomplished with the technology and garage ingenuity is something to very proud of.
Deep appreciation for the "agricultural engineering", a vision, a shoestring, and persistence...the BOBS ! will continue to inspire backyard innovators in a multitude of endeavors . Well done Gentlemen!
Bob, Bob, Bobs!!! So many museums would have loved the Iron Duck on the wall somewhere 😢 I know it was symbolic, but ouch. Oh well. You’re amazing pioneers. Godspeed on the next adventure. 🎉
all done without an ounce of carbon fibre to be seen !!
I can only imagine the frustration of all that prep being so dependent on something as fickle as wind conditions. The scrapping vs. an honorary museum space must be bittersweet as well.
What a great documentary. Bob Dill was a great help to us in our DDWFTTW record with the Blackbird. An all around great guy!
If it was easy everyone would be doing it 👍
👍💕 Great video on the history of a pioneer and record breaker using only scrap parts and imagination to create a legend that inspired many others to reach farther.
Seems clunky but is true salt of the earth sublime. NASA-batteries-not-needed. Well done.
Only 250 likes?
Wonderfull Thought of building an ice boat for years.....Thanks for putting this up.
Thanks for putting this together. I started land sailing in 1979 and although I never aspired to own one, I greatly appreciated the engineering and dedication it required to build a large, fast yacht. I'm glad I got to meet the Bobs and to watch the Duck run at speed on Ivanpah. It was something I'll never forget.
Emirates Team New Zealand have just broke the land speed record with 222.4 kmh or 138.1 mph.
The music score is well done.