Test of the hover controller, in particular in yaw direction (multicopter frame, i.e. roll direction in airplane frame). The yaw is stabilized using the flaperons which are in the propeller wash. The flaperon deflections are visible when Chris pokes the kite with the broom. The controller quickly reacts and stabilizes smoothly the yaw angle back to zero. Note that differential propeller directions as used for small multicopter-drones do not offer nearly enough yaw moment for control authority of the kite's inertia or expected wind loads. In addition, such a control scheme greatly reduces the thrust for yaw stabilization. This is why this is not feasible for our system.

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The Sparksman and Stephens 34’. The sailboat I chose to sail across the Atlantic Ocean with no experience and no navigation gear. Just my eyes and stars, but why the s&s34? One simple reason. It’s the ship that has never capsized. Despite holding so many circumnavigation records. But this was true 20 years ago, is it still true today?

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Bei Windstärke 6 auf der Nordsee – unsere Nautor's Swan 441 unter Genua IV und Großsegel im 2. Reff. Optimal im Trimm, absolut kursstabil!

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Tribute to Mama Piru. «An incredible woman and ambassador of the Race for Water foundation left us. I met Mama Piru during our first odyssey in May 2015 when we came to study the marin plastic wastes on the Island of the Rapa Nui. She quickly opened her doors and gave her trust. She is a leader who dedicated her life to preserve the heritage, the culture and the environment of the Island. An engaging person, animated by a strength and faithless. She fought everyday to improve the Rapa Nui conditions. She stand for her people in front of the United Nations and the brought together people. Mama Riu will stay in our heart forever. What a joy to have met her and gain her trust. A heartfelt thanks to you, Mama Piru. » Marco Simeoni. The Race for Water Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the water and the oceans in particular. Today, seriously under threat from plastic pollution, it is imperative that this essential resource for life is protected.To prevent plastic waste from reaching the waterways and oceans by developing social models and business models that give value to plastic waste and hence encourage its collection. Follow the odyssey : → Website : https://www.raceforwater.org/ → Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/raceforwaterfoundation/ → Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/RaceForWater → Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/raceforwater

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