The moment of truth has arrived! After eight months of hard work and a lot of testing with the Ventomobil, we compete at the Aeolus Race in Den Helder, Netherlands! The three-day race (August 21 to 23) with five international competitors will be a hard challenge - but we certainly try our best!!! The challenge, taking place alongside the festivities of the Tall Ships Races 2008, is conducted on the Den Helder seawall. The entrance requirements are strict: Sailing straight into the wind in a single-handed land yacht equipped with rotorblades or a (Darius)turbine.The first test drive with the Ventomobil at an airport near Stuttgart, Germany
All teams on the track will be eyed by an observation team during trial & testing, qualifying race and finals. The observation team consists of 1 or 2 arbitrators and a full inspection team. At 6 pm, each night, we will make camp.Well, even if we aren't the fastest team we'll have a good chance to win an prize, since there is a number of other awards like the one for the best design, safety, best sportsmanlike behaviour and even bad luck! Anyway, of course we want to come out on top and we will show that wind mobility is really working! See for yourself by watching our latest video: The first recording of the Ventomobil in action:We keep you updated about the Aeolus Race! Stay tuned!!