網誌日期：2008-04-19 22:50
網誌分類：獨木舟
(本文圖片取自: http://www.foilkayak.com/ )
由 Einar Rasmussen 在挪威奧斯陸開發經年，時速達 30 公里（一般 K 艇的雙倍速度
），比 K4 還要快的全球首隻水翼獨木舟出爐啦！
自 2004 年起，一直留意著 Flyak 的發展，見過好幾款 prototype，如今看見她正式出世，也雀躍不已。
按 Einar Rasmussen 說，要充分發揮水翼獨木舟的速度，必須有靜水和背風的環境。 如下圖所示，Flyak 的速度約為一般賽事用艇隻的兩倍 ......
當然，這純粹是速度而不是耐力的玩意，所以是不適合作長途賽用的。
能夠以普通 K 艇在兩分鐘內完成 500 米的運動員都不難可以扒到佢飛起！
愈 FIT 的人可以用愈細的水翼以達極速。
太貴（訂購價未計運費為 1,900 歐羅），還要先飛往葡萄牙受訓（好似買法拉利咁
），所以不打算訂回來。
誰會是香港第一翼呢 ? 
Learn the basics of hydrofoil kayaking in Portugal
The Flyak is a hydrofoil kayak, capable of speeds over 30 kph* (18.6 mph)...
The Flyak is now ready for release, but we recommend anyone interested in this product to take part in a two-day clinic in Portugal to learn the basics of hydrofoil kayaking. The clinics are held by Peter Ribe, one of the Flyak inventors.
To understand the basics of hydrofoil kayaking, you should try it first-hand, preferably guided by an instructor.
If you are interested, please fill out a non-binding form, and we will contact you. Max. 10 persons per clinic.
More Information and Clinic Sign Up Form
Einar Rasmussen, a five-time Canoeing World Champion and physicist, is the man behind the idea of putting a kayak on hydrofoils. Rasmussens company, Foil Kayak, in cooperation with NELO, are now ready to release this exciting new product.
How the Flyak Works
On this page we will explain how the Flyak works.
Stability | Steering | The Paddle | Flyak Speed Potential | Discussion | Back to the FAQs
When paddling at speeds less than 10 km/h (2.8 m/s), the Flyak behaves just like a stable, conventional kayak.
When the speed increases to just under "take-off" speed, the front foil first lifts until it is about one chord length under the surface, and the Flyak is tilted about 1 degree backwards.
When the speed is about 25% higher than the"take-off" speed, the hull is lifted out of the water, and the Flyak is tilted about 1 degree forwards.
