Wow, that thing looks like a bee hive. I wonder how it worked. I see you posted that originally. Where did you find that and did it have a name? Deane ... ...

John, In thinking about such a design, wing rotation would be difficult. How sailable would your winged boats be if the wing was not able to rotate (fixed...

The wing has to respond quickly to gusts just like a regular sail . I n my case its much easier and quicker to sheet out the main win rather than adjusting the...

In that case I would guess the skate sailor has to respond quickly by leaning into the wind since he can't "sheet out". I wonder if our rigid wing was fitted...

I think there was afew madr . I think one of them was call Finch vector or something like that. Its mentioned in an old iceboating book. ... From: "Williams,...

I would think the wing could rotate while you were inside it. In my case I would end up with a short fat wing to fit my class size. But it would be interesting...

... case I would end up with a short fat wing to fit my class size. But it would be interesting to try. John I don't see how it could rotate much with you...

... Hello to the group. My name is Byron Tetzlaff and I've been enjoying the chance to learn from you gents. I'm an iceboater and follow some of the wing...

Hi Byron, A local guy named George Stulgaitis built one of these a few years ago & it worked pretty well, but I doubt it would ever come close to keeping up...

... Hi Bill!! Yes, I'd like to see what he built. ... Your K1 looks good. You'll have to let me know the next time it's sailing. I'd like to see it in person. ...

... Anders Ansar has been to the Landsailing America's Cup several times. He's well known to many landsailors. ... Yes, it has low parasite drag. However, it...