Land yachting or land sailing is a sport which involves movement or transportation in a wheeled vehicle by using the power of wind and with the help of a sail. Earlier, it was used only for transport or to have fun, but from 1950 it is primarily used as a racing machine. A typical three-wheeled land yacht is just like a sailboat in function, but the only difference lies in the mode of operation. You can run a land yacht by sitting or lying down and steer it with the help of pedals or hand levers.The modern day land yachts are very sleek and light in design and make, and can move really fast. Hence, it is very good for the purpose of racing. Its popularity has increased considerably in the recent past. Here’s a list of some stylish and classy land yachts exclusively for your.
1. The Land Yacht:
This land yacht (above picture) is conceived and designed by Krisztian Griz of Finland. It uses the wind power for movement with the help of common boat sails. Plywood and carbon fiber have been used to construct this eco-friendly three-wheeled machine. It is 3900 x 3050 x 3200 mm (LWH) in dimensions and features a broad wheelbase (2500mm), an aerodynamic body and zero-emission technique. It can run with a speed which is four times higher than the speed of wind and thus functions as a good vehicle for racing.
2. The Sunfish Land Yacht
The Sunfish land yacht is a yacht made out of some welded tubes. Its most important feature is its sail, which can spin around its axis freely. the wheels are considerably cheap and the front one is a pneumatic dolly tire. The frame of the yacht is like a cage which encircles the bow of the boat. As a whole, it is a great vehicle for the sport enthusiasts.
3. The Greenbird
The Greenbird has been conceived and designed by British engineer Richard Jenkins. It is a very speedy wind energy driven vehicle and can move at a speed of 120mph. Among the different features a rigid wing used in place of a typical sail is the most important part of the yacht. This yacht, made of mainly carbon composite materials, is very light and hence can move at a very high speed (almost 3-5 times more than the speed of wind).
4. BMW Blue Dynamics yacht concept
The Blue Dynamics Land Yacht combines the ‘efficient dynamics’ of BMW and the greener emission program called ‘active hybrid’. There is a sail control unit in this vehicle which controls the rigid sail according to the direction of the wind. And the entry to the cockpit is through the elevating windscreen. Moreover, it also has a very stylish and luxurious interior.
5. Formula Zero Racer: by Mercedes-Benz
The chic Formula Zero features an aero-efficient solar skin, a high-tech rigid sail and electric hub motors. It is very efficient in reserving energy and is very sleek in overall appearance.
6. 3D Model of Land yacht By tartino
This is a very modern and stylish 3D version of a land yacht by Tartino.
7. Fiberglass land Yacht
This is a very stunning and compact land yacht which has a fiberglass seat and hand levers for steering.
8. The Zooter
The Zooter is a high speed land yacht which is very good for beach racing. It is affordable, easily transportable and can also be very quickly assembled. It can be used as a land sailor, ice sailor and kite buggy at the same time.
9. The Pacific Magic class 5 land yacht
The Pacific Magic class 5 land yacht also called Desert eagle, is a very simple and light weight vehicle which is very strong and innovative. This cheap yacht uses wheelbarrow wheels in place of 4.00 x 8″ tyres.
10. Self built Land yacht
This self built land yacht designed by a student of mechanical engineering Niykon of the United States. The sail of this yacht has been taken from a 1972 Atlanta Kolibri Koralle Jr. 12 foot sailboat. This vehicle is ideal for the beaches.
