I'm glad to see that Macquarie Innovation has been sailing, although it would have been more fun if they had told us by updating their website. I hope they are still at it (come on guys post the action so we can follow it). Are there any "spies" in OZ that could keep us posted?

I just received the following from GjRob. Apparently Macquarie Innovation has been sailing in Dec but not updating their website. They may have set a new class record.

Van asked for a clarification of the pivot point I recommended for the anti-drift (windward) hydrofoil on Sailien. Foil shapes are said to have an aero- or hydro-dynamic center. This is the point at which the lift (resultant) is acting on the foil. On normal foil shapes this dynamic center is about 25% [...]

Hydroptere is in dry-dock, Sailrocket is packed away; we might be short on entertainment for a bit. I have no word on when Wotrocket, Macquarie Innovation or Greenbird (iceboat) will be back in action.

I'd like to express my best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year to all my readers. At this time I'd like to remind us all that what distinguishes us from a rock is that "divine spark" -- LIFE. While our beliefs may differ, we are spiritual beings, involved with and acting on the [...]

Looks like Hydroptere might have been envious of Sailrocket's gainer; they flipped. I have no details yet but I hope they post a video so we can learn more about what happened. While some other factor may be responsible, my guess is that they simply flew the windward hydrofoil a bit too high. This is [...]