There's a new video posted about a proa's bow action in the waves
http://youtu.be/mlXsBgY5TRI
Rick seems concerned about the "funnel" created, I'd be too.
With all the hype on the new types of bow designs, it's even more confusing.
Rob and I have been discussing a possible EC boat entry , about 30' long.
So I've been giving this some thought and looking around at designs ......
The bow(s) of the main hull have me a bit concerned.
I don't care what's "in style" or the "trend" but rather on performance.
I'd like a cleaner cut thru the water.
The proa "Madness" has up swept bows but I hadn't yet seen any video
that shows this boat moving at any real speed but,
I do think this might slice thru the waves a bit better?
Anyway I'd just be guessing until I saw it really working.
The windward hull isn't really a concern .....
as I got a very different ideas on that.
One hull type would be for all out speed,
there's the inflatable idea,
then there's the UFC/expedition type,
and finally there's the removable kayak
which could be a possible UFC version to really play with the rule book!
The kayak idea would be a "boat switch rule" offshoot for stage 4 (out of 5).
Think of the StarTrek Enterprise with the saucer separation from the rest of the ship.
For stage 4 the main hull would get transported via trailer
and I'd paddle/pedal on in the kayak for stage 4 and we'd rejoin back at the beginning of stage 5.
But back to the bows (sorry for the distraction) ...... ideas? thoughts?