The test of the high def video server has gone well, so we now have high def versions of more of the FPB 83 Wind Horse available online.
These videos include:
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FPB-83 Videos
Videos from New Zealand to Greenland, with a series of heavy weather examples.
FPB 83 Wind Horse Introductory Video Now In High Def
The folks that “serve” our videos to the Internet have upgraded their system and we can now provide much higher definition images to you. We have to redo the output of our video editing software, so the process will take a while. The FPB 83 Wind Horse introduction is the first and the link for this is on the next page.
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New Zealand To Fiji Part One
Part one of Wind Horse’s final sea trial, a passage from New Zealand to Fiji, with a strong gale along the way.
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New Zealand to Fiji Part Two
In this segment Wind Horse gets the seas behind her and starts surfing.
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Greenland To Ireland – North Atlantic Gale
Enjoy an end of summer North Atlantic gale on a passage from Greenland to Ireland.
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The FPB Design Cycle Part One
Part one of a two part video on the design of the FPB 83 prototype. We start with a look at the historic precedents, then go into the design details including tank testing and CFD work. The comparison between the theory shown here and the reality in the various cruising videos is fascinating.
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The FPB Design Cycle Part Two
The second segment of the FPB design cycle video.
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California To Panama – 2900 Miles In 12 Days
Join Wind Horse for a 2900 mile passage between California and Panama. This idyllic twelve day passage will give you a feel for the rhythm of life at sea.
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Panama and the Bahamas
The passage from Panama toward the West Indies or Bahamas is always upwind. See how Wind Horse deals with this after transiting the Canal, and then enjoy cruising in the Bahamas.
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Bahamas to Nova Scotia
Most folks work their way up the East Coast from the Bahamas, but Wind Horse does this trip in one jump. See how she deals with the conditions.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador are spectacular, isolated, and rugged in the extreme and tey are a challenging cruising environment. But the scenery, inhabitants, and wildlife may it worth the effort to get there.
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Cruising Greenland
Greenland is one of the most challenging and beautiful cruising environments on the planet. Join us as we explore north to iceberg filled Disco Bay and south through the Prince Christian Channels.
Posted by Steve Dashew (February 20, 2010) | Comments (1)
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