Tiwal 3 customer review: Travis from Detroit (Michigan)

Travis from Detroit talks about the Tiwal 3 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Which Tiwal model do you have? 00:18 Where do you sail? 00:41 What was your experience before Tiwal? 01:36 How do you use your Tiwal? 02:26 How was the first handling with your Tiwal? 03:16 How is it going so far? 03:33 What characteristics surprised you? 04:26 How do you transport your Tiwal? 04:56 What is your best memory with your Tiwal? -------------------------- Travis Whittaker is from Detroit, Michigan. He has sailed his Tiwal 3 dinghy on inland waters and the Great Lakes for over a year. Having grown up sailing a Pintail with his dad, he loves this boat's hybrid windsurfer-sailboat feel, keeping him close to the water. He thrills at fast-paced solo sailing in 20-to-25-knot winds, yet the deck is roomy and comfortable enough to take friends or his kids out on the water. This portable sailboat is brilliantly designed for quick rigging. He can fully rig it from its stowage bags in just twenty minutes, transporting them securely on his roof rack for family vacations. For short local trips, he leaves it inflated in his truck bed, launching in just five minutes. He notes that one must adapt sometimes: he once capsized with his youngest son, and a jammed swivel cleat caused them to roll over six times. However, once the technique is learned, righting the hull is incredibly easy. Thanks to this vessel, he achieved his goal of sailing all five Great Lakes, a feat impossible with a traditional sailboat. His favorite passage was crossing the Straits of Mackinac to Mackinac Island, a spot normally reached only by ferry or plane. Recently, he even joined the Tiwal fleet in Japan to sail the Pacific Ocean. He is extremely satisfied with this dinghy's smooth handling and the unforgettable voyages it has provided. -------------------------- Subscribe for more Tiwal sailing videos : https://www.youtube.com/c/tiwal?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about Tiwal and check out our Best Videos : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp7rkGxzrxNpemhhNJ0kB8mHF9q0IZWBA -------------------------- ** The Tiwal 3 Sailboat ** The Tiwal 3 inflatable sailing dinghy comes in two bags that are easily transportable by car, boat and even by plane. This small inflatable sailboat is easily assembled in 20 minutes without any tools. Easy to handle, its sailing qualities will give you a thrilling experience. Very responsive, stable, and comfortable in light winds, the Tiwal 3 is dynamic in more challenging conditions. Whether you’re sailing solo or double-handed, it is perfect for your adventures at sea or on a lake! Boat of the Year Award | Best Innovation | by Sailing World U.S.A. "The thing was a blast. I couldn't believe how well it sailed. You could have some serious fun with this, especially in big breeze." -------------------------- ** The Tiwal story ** * The Birth of Tiwal * As a girl, the first time our founder Marion Excoffon was told, “No!” by her father when she asked to use the family boat, her life as an inventor began. It was then she started dreaming of building her own craft, an ambitious feat that would come true years later. On the road to creating an innovative high-speed vessel for everyone from kids and first timers to expert sailors who want to test limits, there were a number of prototypes, failures, challenges and headaches. But, if there’s one thing Marion’s known for, it’s her sailor’s grit! * Combining Fun & Technology * The award winning Tiwal concept is easy assembly and storage - maximum fun and performance for watersports and activities. A Tiwal isn’t your average dinghy! Our design is the result of tons of coordination, talent, and technological savvy. * A Growing Global Community * For our community of Tiwal skippers (more than 2,500 worldwide!) all this innovative design means their focus is fixed on the pleasures of watersports and having tons of fun on a responsive sailing craft. With excellent upwind and downwind abilities combined with high-speeds, Tiwals are a part of both fun and professional performance.