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Bicycle Bob · 04-11-2010, 10:21 AM

I sure wasn't impressed by the blog or any video I've seen, but there seems to be some relevant theory posted at Sailing faster than the wind - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The key seems to be to have the wheel acting as a brake, feeding power to the prop to let it pull. It is a mind-bender, all right. Even worse than sailing upwind, or building iron ships.

04-11-2010, 10:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 459 Times in 327 Posts	I sure wasn't impressed by the blog or any video I've seen, but there seems to be some relevant theory posted at Sailing faster than the wind - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The key seems to be to have the wheel acting as a brake, feeding power to the prop to let it pull. It is a mind-bender, all right. Even worse than sailing upwind, or building iron ships.