THE PROA  

The aims of my Proa Project, financed by the « Club Recherche et Loisirs, Paris 10éme,» contain three aspects :

To understand  the workings of the Crab Claw rig – to master it to it’s full value.

Compare the Crab Claw with the sails Jungada, Elliptic, Bermudan, Gaff and Huari (?), with the same area, on a life scale boat, and in true sailing conditions.

Compare the efficiency and the performance of the differents floats, foils and Ngalawa skis.

To achieve this project, I built a tacking proa (6,45m long), capable of sailing with different sails and rigs, as well as different floats and their substitutes.

The « hydrodynamics » trials could take place simultaneously, for example : fixing a ski on the opposite side of the float. Starboard – Proa, Port tack – Ngalawa.

Such a boat, equipped with the Jungada sail, would be the synthesis of ancient sea faring cultures from three continents.  And with me on the deck – even four…  

PROA PHOTO GALLERY

THE RESULTS OF VOILES&VOILIERS TEST

UP!