"Kite vs Moth vs 49er"
What is a "Moth" anyway aside from pretty freaking bizarre?!
This is what Wikipedia has to say:
"The Moth Class is the name for a small development class sailing dinghy. There are three "species" of moths currently in existence: the International Moth, a fast sailing hydrofoil dinghy with liberal restrictions; the Classic Moth, a traditional dinghy with tighter restrictions; and the British Moth, a one design sailboat similar to those sailed in the 1930s."
More at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moth_(dinghy)
A look underneath
http://yachtpals.com/sailing-photo-4027
Topside
http://www.adriaan.com/tag/foiling-trimaran/
Foiled again, looks fun though!
How about '49'ers, weren't they in a goldrush or something?
Wikipedia to the rescue again:
"The 49er is a newer one-design class of small sailing dinghy. It is a double handed twin trapeze boat, meaning that it is sailed by a helm and a crew, the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite, (the designer of the popular Tasar and Laser 2 classes), is revolutionary. The boat is experiencing an increase in popularity due to its selection as an Olympic class starting with the Sydney Olympics of 2000. The boat has recently received a new rig design, including a larger fully carbon mast and square top mainsail."
A gaggle of 49ers
http://www.sailing.org/worldcup/photos/29595.php
That's a lot of sail for a small vessel
http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/v...14222652.shtml
So, these two vessels vs. Damien Leroy on a Cabrinha kite and directional raceboard. Need to get the gear specifics and put them up.
Damo showing he doesn't even need a kiteboard, just a good foot size?
So here's the video, wonder how it will end???
Race on!
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