The kite and the sea

Skybird · 01-22-08, 10:57 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7201887.stm

I have seen a full program docu on it some months ago. In it's own way it is impressive.

AVGWarhawk · 01-22-08, 11:05 AM

Funny how old school sail and steam ships were left to die a slow death but now they go back to adding a sail(kite) that assists in powering the boat. Amazing really. Imagine what we would have today if steam/sail vessels were keep up and technology was kept up on it. :hmm:

Onkel Neal · 01-22-08, 11:59 AM

Very clever, I hope this catches on. Why not use the wind?

One thing puzzles me, in this image, the cargo ship appears to be rigged to sail in reverse...?

More info on their website

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Skybird · 01-22-08, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Very clever, I hope this catches on. Why not use the wind?

One thing puzzles me, in this image, the cargo ship appears to be rigged to sail in reverse...?

It just had found a parking lot, you know.

Onkel Neal · 01-22-08, 01:13 PM

Lol, even more versatile than I thought

AVGWarhawk · 01-22-08, 01:17 PM

Wow, looks like some thought went into this! You are right Neal, it is very versatile indeed. I hope this flys....sort of speaking.

01-22-08, 10:57 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,616 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The kite and the sea http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7201887.stm I have seen a full program docu on it some months ago. In it's own way it is impressive. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-22-08, 11:05 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Funny how old school sail and steam ships were left to die a slow death but now they go back to adding a sail(kite) that assists in powering the boat. Amazing really. Imagine what we would have today if steam/sail vessels were keep up and technology was kept up on it. :hmm: __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-22-08, 11:59 AM	#3
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Very clever, I hope this catches on. Why not use the wind? One thing puzzles me, in this image, the cargo ship appears to be rigged to sail in reverse...? More info on their website . __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-22-08, 01:13 PM	#5
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Lol, even more versatile than I thought __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-22-08, 01:17 PM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Wow, looks like some thought went into this! You are right Neal, it is very versatile indeed. I hope this flys....sort of speaking. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road