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From: cwg@uiucdcsp.CS.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: Kite Rigs explained (somewhat)
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Date: Thu, 12-Dec-85 07:32:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec 12 07:32:00 1985
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Although a kite-powered boat can sail close-hauled with respect to the
current wind, how close can it sail with respect to the true wind?
In other words, can such a boat be designed to make much speed up wind
compared to conventional sailboats?

For a while I have been sketching on a plan for a "sail boat" that puts
everything but the keel (center board?) up with the kite--in other words,
a hang-glider connected to a "keel" by (probably two) guy wires.
Looks like it will need high winds, great for slicing up stink pots,
but a pain to get back to base when the wind drops.  Anybody looked at
such designs?