4th December 2025 1200 GMT

8 Comments

1. Olaf. T on December 4, 2025 at 7:55 pm

   Hi Steeve,

   What is the kite’s size, and how is it determined in relation to the ship ?

   Have a good trip.

   Olaf

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   • Steve Bell on December 5, 2025 at 2:11 am

     Hi Olaf

     It is a 10 square metre Kite, it was based on the recommendation by the kite supplier. We would like to try a larger kite, but you also have to consider how we launch such a large kite from the bow.

     Thanks

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2. John Stevenson on December 5, 2025 at 9:03 am

   Why not have a couple wind turbines, in addition to the solar – that way you would even charge at nigth.. (assuming there’s a wind 🙂 ) – maybe this would allow you to push for a little more speed, with over use of the gen

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   • Steve Bell on December 5, 2025 at 9:41 am

     Hi John
     Wind Turbines do not really work as a 1200mm diameter wind turbine will only add around 200Wh in 20 knots of wind. The noise is not acceptable either.
     Think what it would do to the lines of the yacht also.

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3. MICHAEL G FERRARI on December 5, 2025 at 9:21 am

   Hello Steve,
   What is the speed gain as a result of flying this kite?

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   • Steve Bell on December 5, 2025 at 9:37 am

     Morning Michael
     The kite doesn’t really add speed, but allows us to maintain the speed with substantially less power. We have been flying in 15-20 knots of true wind. It maybe possible to run at higher speeds in higher winds, but we have not been able to test this. Have a look at interview 3 with Captain Boomies where we discuss this.
     Thanks
     Steve

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4. Ray Shindledecker on December 10, 2025 at 4:12 pm

   How do I follow you on Sea People app Cpt. Bell?

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   • Steve Bell on December 10, 2025 at 4:25 pm

     You should be able to find me as Steve Bell

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