'Kite' Powered Upwind!?

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by Stevve, Jul 1, 2006.

  1. Stevve
    Joined: Jun 2006
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    Stevve New Member

    Hi All,

    Why am I not seeing exclusively kite powered 'sailboat'? My guess is that (para)foils don't have enough upwind efficiency (lift:drag). Any other comments on kite power are also welcome.

    Thank you.
     
  2. SeaSpark
    Joined: Mar 2006
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    Location: Holland

    SeaSpark -

    Existing threads on kite's

    The lift/drag ratio of a modern kite is good enough to sail upwind.
    Think the launch/recovery part of kite's for use on yachts needs more development before beeing widely accepted.

    Video of the Windjet build for breaking the sailing speed record on land, ice and water.
    http://www.windjet.co.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=84

    Existing threads on kite's:

    kite for powerboat?
    http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11886

    New propulsion sytems for ships, some info on kites here, use seach function
    http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9630

    Kite Foiler!?
    http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9227

    Kites
    http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7916

    ISAF vs KITE Sailing
    http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6641

    Kite Buggy/Boat
    http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5228
     
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