Category Archives: Story

Dude, Where’s My ProStart?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Charles Swanson

Anthony Kotoun, the 2013 Moth North American Champion, took a moment to check in with us from Newport, RI. Here’s a photo and a ProStart story from Anthony: The day before Charleston Moth North Americans, Anthony and other Moth sailors … Continue reading →

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Old Meets New

Posted on October 11, 2012 by admin_velocitek

Usually when we receive pictures of the ProStart in action, the device is mounted on a boat made in the past decade, such as a Moth or Melges 24.   Yesterday, however, proved to be quite the exception.  Stephan Sloan … Continue reading →

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BloKarts!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin_velocitek

Land sailing competition has grown significantly in the past decade, explained mostly by the invention and worldwide spread of BloKarts. Compact,  simple to learn, super fast (up to 70 kph!), and most of all, fun, the OD BloKart has been embraced … Continue reading →

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Pros using ProStarts – Bora Gulari

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin_velocitek

Yesterday, I was able to connect with recent 2012 Key West Melges 24 winner and former $1000 Velocitek Speed Challenge champ, Bora Gulari, and ask him a few questions about KW and how he used his ProStart to aide his performance. … Continue reading →

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