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"We cannot direct the wind, But we can adjust our sails..." Bertha Calloway

	The variable geometry transition rig adapts to changing wind conditions and folds away conveniently after use. The inspiration has come from the remarkable wings of bats and birds. general concept photos videos dinghy version canoe/kayak version

	Windship concept A proposal to fit folding rig modules to larger ships such as tankers and bulk carriers. more... animations: small 1.7 Mb medium 3.3 Mb large 6.4 Mb

	Concept Boat competition
	The Transition Dinghy design was entered in 2002 - shortlisted... more
	The Flèche was entered in 2005 - awarded 1st Prize in the Design and Concept category, January 2006... more The prototype is now complete and is being tested on the water... more

	Richard Dryden Please contact me if you have any thoughts or suggestions: rdryden@eclipse.co.uk
	I wish to acknowledge funding of the Transition Rig project during 2000-2001 by NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts. For an overview of the Transition Rig project on the NESTA website, click here.