That is possible, agreed.
Luna Rossa Challenge. AC 37
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Aero is everything
enigmatically2
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Carried equipment (which includes clothing and helmets) may not be designed for aero, or have any extension beyond the geometry needed for its function, which has aero benefit
Schakel
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Luna Rossa broke their port foil.
Interesting part is that you see a lot of wires.
Are those foils equiped with reinforcement cables?
Interesting part is that you see a lot of wires.
Are those foils equiped with reinforcement cables?
Sensors, flap control, etc, etc?
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JALhazmat
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They said it was part of the fairing/foil stock that broke and needed rebonding in their video
those “wires” look a fair bit like unidirectional carbon ?
those “wires” look a fair bit like unidirectional carbon ?
In the Bay of Angels, the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team were busy perfecting sailing technique with helmsmen Francesco ‘Cecco’ Bruni and Marco Gradoni concentrating on light airs take-offs in a morning session where the wind, from the northwest filtering over the mountain range behind, struggled to get above 9 knots. The recon team noted that: “The prototype struggled for a self-take off. It seems that while the mainsail is constantly powered and depowered (‘pumping’) the leeward board arm is close to parallel to waterline. It is unclear whether during the transition the two flaps are regulated separately or combined to generate the required lift and side forces. Several upwind tow-to-fly runs were observed.”
buckdouger
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Slick production!
Sailbydate
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Love to see an LEQ12 invitation race, later down the track. These are cracking little boats.
pusslicker
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If TNZ keep following Uncle Larry's plan that's all you will see in a few years.
THE YEAR TO COME
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli's team director summarizes a very positive 18-month period and anticipates goals for 2023
www.lunarossachallenge.com
I note LRPP will be building their own hydrogen boat, to be ready by next summerTHE YEAR TO COME
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli's team director summarizes a very positive 18-month period and anticipates goals for 2023
buckdouger
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I thought they'd dropped the requirement. Interesting, good catch
The requirement dropped from buying or building 2 hydro boats to 1. AM is having theirs built by an Italian company, there's a chance LR will be working with that same company.
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