Interesting.....

the site:

www.windwagonproject.se

and a vid:

you need a cannon for your trailer yacht, since its being used in public- perhaps one that shoots big bubbles would be best!

even disguised supersoakers would fit the bill dummied up as a blunderbus, cannon or swivel gun- with super soaker innards hidden inside,
or use an old 9 litre water type fire extinguisher as the workings!

just when I thought we had built the first square rigger in 50 years ,somebody beats us

It was going alright while they were reaching but slowed to a stop when they bore away.

I helmed the Endeavour Replica across the Whitsunday Passage some years ago with the yards guyed near as possible to square off the wind, windward sheets hauled down and the leeward sheets hauled aft.

She hooted across the passage at 8.5 to 9.5 knots in a fairly moderate breeze.

All the helmsman had to do to get the best speed was watch the luff of the sail and make sure it did not curve inwards.

The sailing principles are exactly the same be the vessel a 17th century square rigger or a 21st century high pointing sloop.

The wind strength and direction are less important than how that energy is harnessed.

Even if its not to do it again!

Sorry cantankarous nicky poos.........."The Young Endeavour" Australian Navy sail training ship , gifted from Britan in 1988 a Brigganten rigged, steel hulled, navy training vessel, is not, for kids tied to their mothers apron strings, ****ting yellow. Just like you when you first went to sea. Both my kids have a voyage under thier belt, out of Brisbana and into Sydney harbour. At 16 they were probably more capable then you were in 16 days. One ended up as exative officer tasked in the ships saftey on the last day thru Sydney heads and tying up near Pinchgut. The trip from overnight stay into the harbour took 9 taks.. Bloody great seamanship at 16 yo.... They **** the same as you and live long in their life as very usefull people. Dont knock the kids or our navy...........

crikey you guys , sounds like you all need to get out more!!!!!
All i was saying was that getting back to a square rig and learniing how to make it work would teach you something.
so put away the 12"rules and stop measuring your thangs

well!!......that's just the bumps of life, whatever way your wind blows....

Nicky ? [}:)] there are many "Golden Rivett" myths abounding on the British mayne, some of them are not so nice, unless you are that way inclined. So which do you mean, and did you really find yours

you guys must be bored, you need to get back sailing or building.

desertyank said...
I had no idea this topic could turn into a conversation about penis humor when i first posted Ya gotta love the internet!!!

Who was talkin 'bout penisi

Hi Desertyank. Looks like your last comment the other day went over their heads while they concentrated on their lower parts.

I thought the whole purpose of this forum was to promote landyachting by adding to the amount of huge construction and advice from people like Landyacht, Gizmo, Aus230 and many others. Unfortunately many topics seem to degenerate to a low level very quickly and comments and contacts from overseas seems to have dried up...I wonder why??

A few days ago I had a great sailing day and was approached by a young family very keen to get involved, Dad and 13 year old son are mechanically capable and have the expertise and small worshop to build so obviously I directed them to the previously unknown Seabreeze site and the LLM build. They had never seen a landyacht before and I can only hope they can explore this informative site and ignore the rubbish filling. There are many hundreds of forum comments to sift through.

Wouldn't it be far better if we concentrate on adding to the generous huge efforts of those with the demonstrated expertise, energy and enthusiasm to assist with promoting this fun sport and help intending new participants.

Light hearted fun it may seem but leave the other comments to a dedicated site with its own sticky thread, perhaps call that sticky site "Container for Distracting Rubbish" or something similar.....or even better - conduct the jousting via PM's. Chuck a brick at me if you choose, I have a thick scull and broad shoulders.....Wok

landyacht said...
crikey you guys , sounds like you all need to get out more!!!!!
All i was saying was that getting back to a square rig and learniing how to make it work would teach you something.
so put away the 12"rules and stop measuring your thangs

Your'e prolly right but that thing called LIFE or the maintenance of it tends to get in the way of JOY. Your response might be "Time Management" and that is fair enough.

You are right of course landyacht, I later regretted placing the reply as I sometimes get too serious. It just happened that I had directed that family to the site and could see that maybe they would be put off a little. There is so much content in the forum that is of value, any newcomer who is serious will seach the info they need and not worry about anything else and I know they will spot me sailing again another day and continue on.

So carry on everyone, I do enjoy it all. Hope to catch up with lots of you later....Wok

I have to agree with you Steve. I ever get a bit peeved as I am worried that it will turn people away.