Battleship Independence is a Trimaran - Just Like WindRider Perhaps taking a cue from the first WR16's, in the March 2001 issue of US Naval Proceedings, Commander Joseph E. Skinner, US Navy, wrote: "Catamaran and trimaran hull designs are faster, more stable in high sea states, have similar internal volumes as single-hull ships, and are more fuel-efficient than conventional hull designs. In addition, a trimaran's outriggers add stand-off range to the center hull, where vital equipment (computers, propulsion, living spaces) would be located. This stand-off range would make the ship more resistant to damage from attack." Well, hopefully you aren't under attack when sailing your WindRider, but it is nice to know you are considered "vital equipment" when sitting in the center hull. So if you aren't a member of the WindRider Family, give us a call at 888-609-2827 or email us today to place your order for delivery. Build Your WindFisher to Share with a Sea Lion 
Jim Brown designed the WindFisher with you in mind, not a sea lion. But I could easily see one making himself comfortable in the cockpit of a WindRider. This is a fun article in an Australian newsletter called mysailing.com/au. But go ahead and watch the video of the WindFisher if you haven't already, and see if you can see the similarities. Sailing Early - 10% off Complete Storage System We are enjoying an early spring in much of the U.S. That means many WindRiders are in the water much earlier than in previous years. To take full advantage of your sailing season, be sure to have some new storage bags, custom designed as a complete system for your WR17. Click here to order at the WindRider Store. Summer Sailstice is coming June 23rd  Summer Sailstice is the global holiday celebrating sailing, held annually on the weekend closest to the summer solstice. This international event was founded in 2001 to unite the sailing community in a global celebration of sailing and ocean preservation. Every year, Summer Sailstice connects over 17,000 sailors all over the world-from cruisers to racers to recreational-to revel in a day of sailing. Summer Sailstice has expanded to include participants from across the Americas to Asia and Europe including, in 2011, sailors in all 50 US states and 47 countries. For more information, please visit www.SummerSailstice.com.
Jim Brown to Attend WOW Rally - Newport, Rhode Island in June  Jim Brown, designer of the WR16 and WR17, will be in Newport for the America's Cup event June 23 to July 1st. WindRider will be there too, from June 25 to July 29th with demo sail opportunities. Our owners are putting together the location and accommodation recommendations and you can learn more at the WindRider Owner's Forum. This thread will have the most up to date information about the gathering. As you will see, there is an area north of Newport several miles (between Middletown and Portsmouth) which has beach area, some camping alternatives and motels. Tips & Testimonials 
Jim Brown interviews Lyles Forbes, chief curator of the Mariner's Museum, Newport News, Virginia, and learns about his first sail in a WR16 and ultimately becoming a member of the WindRider Family. (click here and then click the arrow key half way down the page) Joe Farinaccio is the writer and publisher of "Small Trimarans", dedicated to just that topic.
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