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PVpilot 09-27-2013 11:44 AM

Congrats Larry!

Spin 09-28-2013 11:11 AM

Can someone explain why those boats can go so fast. With winds of 18 knots they could reach speeds of more than 40 knots. It's really amazing.

tomgoodman 09-28-2013 12:54 PM


Originally Posted by Spin (Post 1492580)
Can someone explain why those boats can go so fast. With winds of 18 knots they could reach speeds of more than 40 knots. It's really amazing.

Here you go:

How Do These Boats Sail Faster Than the Wind? | Science | KQED Public Media for Northern CA

Sum Ting Wong 09-29-2013 10:26 AM

The aerohydrodynamics technology is amazing, but what those vessels do can't really be called sailing. And if the thing doesn’t have a mainsail that you can strike and bundle up and stuff belowdecks, it just isn't a boat.

pengu 09-29-2013 12:31 PM

Boats and crews should only be the nationality of the
entrant nation. Also only hot, gorgeous gals in white
sheer bikinis, who have to chug a beer at each turn.

CeterraDesunt 09-29-2013 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by pengu (Post 1493164)
Boats and crews should only be the nationality of the
entrant nation. Also only hot, gorgeous gals in white
sheer bikinis, who have to chug a beer at each turn.

I bet the ratings would be a lot higher. :)


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