Proa "Proud Mary" - v2 

That shunting set up is a great idea. I'll incorporate that in my next build. Good stuff. Thanks for the idea

Thanks Chris. Yes, it is steered only by weight shift. No problem going downwind, but it is tricky to keep it on a run, as it very easily goes aback. I think the extra sticks common on this rig make it more efficient, but I never tried it. I have the sheets coming from the ends of the hull, thru a block at the clew and to cockpit, so it keeps the sheeting angle always correct. This proa is still a work in progress (my first boat...), but, so far, I'm happy with the solutions I'm getting to.

Exactly what I’ve been looking for

The construction of the sail is the same like at my boat.... I'm still learning a bit to handle it... it's fun when it runs ...

You're an absolute inspiration

love the shunt!

I don't have any GPS data yet, except for speed (9.4knots max that day, not great wind thou). It seems to point almost into apparent wind, but not sure how much leeway... Will try to get a GPS, and I'll make a steering video as well when I can. Weight shift is not always minor, it depends on how fast you want to turn! Wa'apa looks very nice, and you'll have a guarantied performance if made by Gary Deirking's plans. I just like messing around and try different stuff!

Just registered myself on Proafile, waiting for confirmation. Surprisingly I just seen a topic on the forum relating to this boat, so will post some information there.

Thanks Tom. Just added link where you can find more information in the video description.

You are inspiring my friend. i have antes ocean kayak. and cant wait yo see your desaing working on it..

It should be possible to measure the leeway by comparing a compass heading to a GPS heading. I'd love to see how fast it turns from an off the boat POV. I'm sure that I'm not the only proa nerd that would like to learn more about the dimensions and details of the boat and rig. The Proafile forum is a pretty good place for that. I only ask because I'm already scheming away on my copy-cat boat ; )

I LOVE the simplicity of your proa. Are you steering entirely with weight shift? How well does that work downwind? Most gibbons rigs have a spar in the middle of the yard going to the clew--you seem to do fine without that. Very cool.

Very cool! It looks like the weight shifts are very minor. I'd love to see a steering demonstration from an outside POV. How high do you figure you're pointing? Any GPS data? A dead run is slow anyway! I am building the foils for my 16' Wa'apa now and they're about the same amount of work that the whole hull was. I'm really digging the simplicity of your boat. best, chris

It is really a sweet setup. I would like to know more about the sail design.

It is nice boat!!!

Pretty neat on the shunt rigging. Whose design?

Das gut.