Two massive hydrofoil trimarans have just got underway trying to break the record of 40 days for a sailboat going around the world. These boats can reach speeds of 44 knots and average over 26 knots.
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Here is what the foils look like on some of the boats.
The fleet has already been confronted with winds over 40 knots and rough seas.

Another interesting race with hydrofoil sailboats is the Vendee Globe around the world race which has just started. There are 33 boats competing this year, each with a single sailor who sails non stop around the world.. which takes at least 75 days. These are all 60 foot monohulls, many with hydrofo...

RIP Jason Maloney
well known Canadian kiter who was known for stratospheric jumps (up to 20 meters)

I dont understand using front strap(s) only, makes absolutely no sense to me... 8) Peter I agree Peter. I often ride with my back foot in front of my rear footstrap, but when I want to jump, or go fast, or do a 360, I certainly use that rear footstrap. Before I tack or gybe I first remove my foot f...

This works well.

Try to save any flap so it will provide attachment between your repair and the mast. All good advice above, but I prefer a normal epoxy rather than any quick 5 minute one. The normal epoxy results in a stronger repair and is easier to work with.. but of course it has to set overnight. Here is a comm...

...i prefer swimming back with an inflated kite. Foils kite are great they stay in the air a little bit better than a single strut and will relaunch in a little less wind but you have limited window to relaunch. All the single struts are lower aspect kites. They are great for foiling because they a...

Yes any rope slider spreader bar solves your problem.
Ion and Mystic both make good ones that fit on Dakine harnesses.

Many of us wear a seat harness..I prefer the Dakine board shorts variety. Virtually all racers do because the lower pull point works better.

CG

Either way works. I learned with straps and I found it helpful to have a front strap to aim for. As with any trick where you switch your feet it is a good idea to loosen your feet in the straps before beginning so your feet will come out easily. In fact I usually take my back foot completely out of ...