hi steve, starboard tack would be he right of way reference. I still have to disagree with the thermaling in the video. the oncoming PGers seem to be flying...
Yes you had some thoughts, but most of them are wrong. It is amazing to me that you can continue to espouse the same incorrect ideas, especially in light of...
So, if I understand you responses below, you agree that no sail-driven vehicle can exceed the wind speed moving straight downwind. Is this correct? To:...
In my last response, I talked about how I convinced myself that a sailboat can have a downwind component of velocity faster than the windspeed. That...
A sailboat can actually exceed its maximum wind speed because of apparent wind. http://www.sailingusa.info/true_wind_calculator.htm ... driven car ... convince...
Well, apparent wind is simply what you feel on the boat. It is a vector addition of the true wind and the "apparent" component due to the motion of the boat....
THANK YOU TAD!! Over 20 years ago I was in a catamaran sailing race. At the pre race briefing one of the sailors asked about the best tactic for sailing the...
300ft east facing hike up. HG/PG friendly launches and HUGE LZ. Santa Ana wind soaring site. winds can be strong and gusty but I have had some nice ridge...
I'm working nights this weekend, otherwise I'd be there, somebody please plan something for next weekend, otherwise it's a Torrey SIV?, Jason is the XC in San...
Henry, the Torrey SIV are a blast. I've been to the last two and plan to go to this one also. I have learned ALOT and it's an awesome 3 days. You MUST...
Hey, it's not often I get to file a report! All I've learned about Santa Ana's is that you have to go to Elsinore - and that's what I did. There were two PG...
I've been to 1 and a half and they are a blast. I need to test my new wing, it's has a higher rating than my first wing and well I'm kinda scared, but i really...
Brad it's Dave. I am at my parents house in Ramona getting ready to head back to Los Angeles. Anyway the wind is blowing on the East facing hill at gusts at...
It is interesting to note that the energy put into the vehicle is actually generated from the wind speed in relation to the ground instead of the wind speed in...
N 32.61776 W116.12820 This is the valley entrance just below the hill (as close as i can get) Frank replied with this... The site is called Jacumba Mesa View....
N 32.61776 W116.12820 This is the valley entrance just below the hill (as close as i can get) Frank replied with this... The site is called Jacumba Mesa View....
From Dean: "The league meet is a go for this weekend. Saturday looks promising at the moment – Sunday is a toss up." "Please check the NEWS page on the...
it's 6hrs away for me, you are right, it is way up there, i will not be able to attend. I should have not worked today and started driving. damn it... ...
Brad, I have a little interest in buying your Paramotor. Please email me at douglaspoirier at mac dot com . I was not able to view the pics. Send me either a...
