PLS SIGN the PETITION

steve · Since 12 Jul 2007 74 Posts

this petition is on kiteforum...pls read and sign. After 3 kiters broke the 50 knot barrier over 500m, the ISAF is not currently recognizing their efforts. This action on their part is a disgrace!
Petition is short and to the point
steve

http://www.petitiononline.com/kite50kn/petition.html

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Does sailing.org matter? I thought WSSRC were the keepers of the true record:

http://www.sailspeedrecords.com/content/view/14/16/

(p.s. I signed the petition)

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2620 Posts The 503 METAL

We've taken it all, including their speed records. Why do they still try to keep us down?

Rolling Eyes

Kite the power!

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Dec 01, 08 3:05 pm

I signed the petition. I think the problem is that we wear board shorts over our wetsuits....

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Probably the point of contention is the fact that a traditional sailing craft has some sort of mast that is fixed to the hull although it need not be a rigid connection. With traditional sailing vessels, most, if not all, of the driving force transmitted to the hull is lateral because the mast is mostly vertical (although it can be swept back).

It could be said that a kite powered craft might be more like a low flying aircraft where much of the weight of the 'craft' is supported by a horizontal wing. Videos of the speed runs show the kite providing some amount of upward lift which acts to suspend the hull above water and thus reduce hull drag. They look almost like they are flying downwind and may only be minimally connected to the water.

I'm not saying that a kiteboard did not break the 50 knot barrier and that in itself is a significant achievement. And it is certainly a wind powered craft. But I can certainly see where there may be some room for interpretation on whether a kiteboard is really a sailboat of sorts. Sailors don't like to loose bragging rights so there will be some resistance to allowing a kiteboard to take away their record.

Maybe a kite powered craft with a short "mast" going up to the bar would make the difference.

-Hein

carolb · Mon Dec 01, 08 3:27 pm **#150**

I'm # 150. Like the comments by everyone!

My mast is 45 cm and has 4 lines attached to it. Hobie Cats rise out of the water and are certainly called a sailboat.

Chooch · Mon Dec 01, 08 3:53 pm

Signed

Mark · Mon Dec 01, 08 4:01 pm

signed.

Up to 166 signatures.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

I'm 192.

Bettyboarder · Mon Dec 01, 08 5:53 pm

196 bitches Laughing

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

you are so 196

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

217 didn't that use to be a tv show?

Knot Kracker · Since 02 Jul 2008 130 Posts Clackamas River Stoked

Signed.

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

Nak · Mon Dec 01, 08 10:02 pm

247.

If we can't keep up, we'll change the rules. These are the same babies who took their ball and went home if they started losing as kids. (Apparently as adults too...)

shred_da_gorge · Mon Dec 01, 08 10:31 pm

You can reach the ISAF with comments via their web site at http://sailing.org/contactisaf.php. Please state your point and avoid insults and demeaning language, as that will not add to a persuasive stance.