I find it interesting to watch the development of modern style proas. They are frequently testbeds for new, or old, rewamped technologies, like; foils, sails, rigging... These are supported by the development of modern, super-performing materials, which are also, pushing the limits, and easing former restrictions. Sometimes this goes so far, that old paradigms can be reviewed and eventually toppled. It is an interesting process, which can be seen often these days.
Who would have thought, 20 years ago, that big catamarans would go around the world, crossing the Southern Oceans, averaging 30+ knots for days?!
Sailing has been graced with a mind-boggling development in the last 10 to 20 years. Safety and most of all speed has been increased in many cases, through new designs. But also the preservation, new interpretation and general experimentation with classic designs, developed from a niche to a growing alternative to the plastic mass product. What seduces me in this segment of sailing culture, is the possibility of discovering and exploring the complete process of developing, building and then use. A unique joy, besides the sailing.
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