The Soft-Water Speed Pod

For thrill seekers and high-performance sailing addicts, this new pocket rocket promises hardwater speeds without the freeze.

DAVE REED

Anyone who has taken to a singlehanded foiling craft along the likes of a Moth or Waszp knows full well the exhilaration of liftoff, the silence of flight, and the breathtaking enjoyment of soaring over the surface and whipping through turns. There’s nothing quite like it, and foiling is here and now. As advancements in foiling and composite construction have continued apace, it was only a matter of time before someone came up with a with a slick new twist. That twist is the Vortex Pod Racer, which McConaghy Boats’ director Mark Evans describes as a “half boat, half flying machine that flies above the water at speeds of 30 knots.” Thirty knots is plenty fast for the average sailor, but this craft is not necessarily for the average sailor,…

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Sailing World (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2021

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