http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=3743338
She used a 7.8. No not her sail, it was a 7.8 meter board. Pretty big. In fact, really big. I wonder if that means she used a 20 meter sail?
Radny
Here's some additional info on the board and it's features. 7.8meters long, 550 kg, and a self-righting airbag system !
ESA Windsurfer Technical Features & Route
She used a 7.8. No not her sail, it was a 7.8 meter board. Pretty big. In fact, really big. I wonder if that means she used a 20 meter sail? Radny
"..... specially reinforced Neil Pryde Raf Jet sails (sized from 4.2 to 7.4m), together with X5 Carbon masts & X5 Booms.
Let's see 4 sails , 4.7+ 7.4+(I'm guessing)5.6+6.4 = 24 meters total. Looks like she only uses one at a time, though.
She used a 7.8. No not her sail, it was a 7.8 meter board. Pretty big. In fact, really big. I wonder if that means she used a 20 meter sail?
Radny
Here's some additional info on the board and it's features. 7.8meters long, 550 kg, and a self-righting airbag system !
ESA Windsurfer Technical Features & Route
"..... specially reinforced Neil Pryde Raf Jet sails (sized from 4.2 to 7.4m), together with X5 Carbon masts & X5 Booms.
Let's see 4 sails , 4.7+ 7.4+(I'm guessing)5.6+6.4 = 24 meters total. Looks like she only uses one at a time, though.