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Boats that fly

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Two companies, Hobie and HydroSail, have built the TriFoiler and the WindRider Rave, respectively. These are new sail-powered hydrofoils that are earning raves from sailors and racers. Addition of new technologies to the boats have lessened the problems faced by previous models.

Author: Naranjo, Ralph
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
Product introduction, Hydrofoil boats, Hydrofoils (Watercraft), Hobie, HydroSail

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Windsurfing goes lighter

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Windsurfing board designs have improved substantially to provide boards which are easy to plane, wide, light and stable. Designers have combined a wide, higher volume, flat planing surface aft with less rocker and lighter weight.

Author: Naranjo, Ralph
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
Design and construction, Windsurfing, Surfboards

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Speed by design

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Single-hulled singlehanders are a new generation of singlehanded dinghies that feature innovative design, hardware and technology. They integrate carbon rigs and sails that are designed with a fuller head.

Author: Naranjo, Ralph
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
Sailboats

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