Other important design considerations include safety, controllability, ease of transport, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, sponsor's interests, etc. Each factor has had to be carefully considered and accorded a priority in keeping with the design objective. The result of these researches is WindCat , a highly original and radical four-wheeled catamaran with an impressive visual impact. The vehicle has powerful media appeal, and the speed runs will be spectacular events attracting widespread coverage. To a sponsor seeking such coverage and wishing to communicate images of efficiency, achievement, high technology and environmental friendliness, WindCat will make a dramatic advertising platform.
Recent publicity includes numerous articles in the local UK press.
Clean Slate, AYRS News, Landsailor, New Zealand Engineering News, etc. The project has also been featured on Yorkshire Television's 'Calendar' program, and Channel 4's Scrapheap Challenge. Other television coverage is currently being planned and the testing phase is expected to attract unprecedented media interest. Lift 380kg Max.