What is landsailing?
Landsailing is the sport of moving over sand and land, using a kart
carrying a sail for wind propulsion. The Aruban plains are the
perfect spot for this way of sailing! The wind-driven kart is light
and comparatively small and is mounted on 3 wheels.
The front wheel is attached
to a system that steers the kart. You have to steer with your legs!
Controlling the kart also requires control over the sail. It is almost
comparable to the skills needed for sailing a normal (though easy-going)
water boat.
The sail is controlled
using a rope, which is pulled to "sheet in" and loosened for "sheeting out". The harder
one pulls the rope, the faster one goes.
Aruba-visitors who tempted the wind for the first time on a kart like
this, can tell you that the thrill comes just as fast as the skill!
Beginners can easily sail themselves into a more experienced level
within only one session! Downwind or upwind sailing, doing a slalom
course, or even a 360 degree turn are among the options. Anyone between
12 and 88 can learn to landsail.
Aruba Active Vacations gives you the
opportunity to try this exciting sport in Aruba, providing the necessary
instruction, landsailing equipment and safety gear. |
