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RAVE V - In the Water 10/25/15
The inaugural sail of the RAVE V took place last week in Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie. True to its design plan, the RAVE V is as easy to launch from...
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RAVE V - In the Water 10/25/15
The inaugural sail of the RAVE V took place last week in Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie. True to its design plan, the RAVE V is as easy to launch from...
RAVE V Force Diagram
Jacob has created a low speed force diagram, posted below and based on the analysis a few minor tweaks have been made to the design, such as moving the foils...
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RAVE V Force Diagram
Jacob has created a low speed force diagram, posted below and based on the analysis a few minor tweaks have been made to the design, such as moving the foils...
New WindRider 17 Setup Video
WindRider has finished our newest setup video for the WindRider 17. It takes you through everything from unpacking a brand new boat to raising the mainsail.
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New WindRider 17 Setup Video
WindRider has finished our newest setup video for the WindRider 17. It takes you through everything from unpacking a brand new boat to raising the mainsail.
Hobie Adventure Island to WindRider Comparison
Comparing the Hobie Adventure Island to the WindRider 17 We here at WindRider are often asked how the WindRider 17 compares to other well-known boats - especially the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island. We...
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Hobie Adventure Island to WindRider Comparison
Comparing the Hobie Adventure Island to the WindRider 17 We here at WindRider are often asked how the WindRider 17 compares to other well-known boats - especially the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island. We...
RAVE V - Engineering Notes by Jacob
I was contacted to do structural calculations for the Windrider Rave V in early December and started in earnest in early Jan. The earliest work consisted of drawing a free...
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RAVE V - Engineering Notes by Jacob
I was contacted to do structural calculations for the Windrider Rave V in early December and started in earnest in early Jan. The earliest work consisted of drawing a free...
Comparing the WindRider 17 to the Weta Trimaran
Comparing the Weta Trimaran to the WindRider 17 Trimaran We frequently get asked how the WindRider 17 compares to Weta Trimaran, so we decided to make this page to explain...
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Comparing the WindRider 17 to the Weta Trimaran
Comparing the Weta Trimaran to the WindRider 17 Trimaran We frequently get asked how the WindRider 17 compares to Weta Trimaran, so we decided to make this page to explain...