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  2. Self-steering gear - Wikipedia

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    The increased low wind capabilities of optimized, modern devices enable downwind steering down to 1.3 m/s apparent wind and 1.5 kn of boat speed [8] [9] – properties that make an electronic steering device nearly redundant and enable crossing the doldrums under wind vane self-steering. An increasing number of long distance regatta sailors are ...

  3. 12 Metre - Wikipedia

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    The 12 Metre class was used in the Olympic Games of 1908, 1912 and 1920 but few boats participated in these events. The 12 Metre class boats are best known as the boat design used in the America's Cup from 1958 to 1987. Competitiveness between boats in the class is maintained by requiring the boats to be in compliance with the 12 Metre formula.

  4. Energy Observer - Wikipedia

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    Energy Observer is a floating laboratory, [8] destined to test an innovative energy architecture in extreme conditions, to prove its feasibility onshore. The energy system encompasses 3 renewable energy sources (sun, wind and hydropower) and two types of storage (li-ion batteries for the short-term and hydrogen for the long-term).

  5. SkySails - Wikipedia

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    SkySails' kite propulsion from upper wind power is a traction use of high altitude wind power. Up to 100 million tons of carbon emissions every year could be saved by widespread use of SkySails technology, according to the International Maritime Organization. [2] Other companies, such as California-based KiteShip, have built similar technology. [1]

  6. List of 12-metre yachts - Wikipedia

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    Yr. Launched Launched Name Designer Builder; AUS 01: KA–1: 1962: Gretel: Alan Payne: Lars Holvorsen Sons. Pty. Ltd. [1]AUS 02: KA–2: 1966: Dame Pattie: Warwick J ...

  7. Southern Cross (yacht) - Wikipedia

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    Southern Cross is a 12-metre class racing yacht, constructed in Terry Hills by Halvorsen Morson and Gowland of Mona Vale. Perth entrepreneur Alan Bond funded the project and was designed by Australian designer Ben Lexcen.

  8. Dame Pattie - Wikipedia

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    Dame Pattie is an International 12-metre class racing yacht built for the America's Cup challenge series in 1967. She was designed by Warwick Hood and built by W.H. Barnett in New South Wales, Australia.

  9. Gretel II - Wikipedia

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    Gretel II (KA-3) is an International 12-metre class racing yacht built for the America's Cup challenge series in 1970. She was designed by Alan Payne and built by W.H. Barnett for Australian media tycoon Sir Frank Packer. Packer had first challenged for the America's Cup in 1962 with the yacht Gretel, which was named after his wife.

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