Hi Frenchie -

Great idea ,-many multihull -skiff -board -and other speed sailors would really enjoy this type of event .

-Thanks also for the "challenge " -
{only 20 to 22 kt maximum, even on 200 m tracks...but american sailors have improved skill so much...}

Todd mentioned Texas ,-that sounds great , the event seems to fit the pioneering independant spirit of the state, so many of us enjoy . Tieing in with a sailing event may get it started .

Many take readings from GPS units ,-but these are not always reliable and are usually in MPH not knots .
For some reason they skip ,-we have read speeds up to 50 which you know are not realistic .

Some of the highest speeds hit have been down the backs of large Atlantic swell and good sized waves with the chute up surfing down the backs of them .

-The Proa configuration from the U K speed sailing project looked fantastic , SailRocket -http://www.whbs.demon.co.uk/sr2/content_fr.htm

Angled small rig for lift and high wind speeds ,-huge lever arm for righting ,-and foils , -If it holds together at 50 they have it ,-The crossbeam--hull connection looks suspect ,-that much leverage with that much force at 50 , it won't take much to snap it ,-they may adapt an extra v shaped connect ,-fasinating how the leeward hull flys .

Angled rig ,-foils ,-planning hull shapes , --we already see them applied to cat design ,--check Wouters post from the Paris boat show ,-Mattia designs ,--and the Ventillo and Cirrus designs with angled boards for lift .

really fun stuff -
take care Frenchie
Happy 03

Carl