The Grandpa Russ Layout Secrets Revealed!

To download the  FULL PLANS, WIRING DESCRIPTION, AND LAYOUT click HERE.

See the video:

The plans:

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!  I can be reached at tiller98@gmail.com  

I also love seeing your pictures and videos of layouts you have created.  Please email images to me!

If this layout info has been helpful to you, remember that it takes a lot of time and effort to put together.  If you would like to help keep this page going so that others can enjoy the layout, please consider making a small donation here:

Flying Wakeboard on Kickstarter

I have finally launched a kickstarter campaign to try and build a flying wakeboard.  Check it out here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/405387784/the-wake-wingtm

Now Selling High Quality Used Model Trains on eBay!

CoryCraft is now offering high quality used model trains for sale on eBay.  With an emphasis on Lionel's postwar years, I can bring you high quality train cars at low prices!  Check it out here:

CoryCraft trains on eBay

TV

I just finished doing an interview for the Weather Channel.  Hopefully they are going to use some of my video of Hurricane Ivan.  You can see a little bit of the video here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ACER_oEP0

Book Review

Check out the reviews of my new book at http://askdavid.com/reviews/book/sailing/3024.  It's a great site for authors too!

My First Book is Available!

I am pleased to announce Eye of the Storm is now available for purchase. Please click the link below to buy your own copy safely and securely today!

Get a copy now!

Description:

A man trying to reconnect with his parents on a sailing trip is caught in the path of a hurricane. At a remote Caribbean island, facing imminent shipwreck, the author finds himself struggling to survive inside the eye of the storm.

A true story.

Paperback.  184 pages.  By: Cory R. Lunn.  $19.95 USD

Excerpt:

“Hang on tight!” I shout over the roar of the storm.
The inflatable dinghy suddenly drops into the trough of a wave.  The crippled engine struggles to point the bow up the face of the next wave. It can barely push forward against the hurricane.  Glancing down, I see that the boat is nearly full of water. 

Eye of the Storm

Cory R. Lunn

$19.95

Road Trips

These are pictures from the two most recent road trips. The first trip was an 11 day drive to New York City and then a flight back. Then, just a week after I got back, I drove to Texas. I stayed there for a couple of weeks and then drove back to California. One of these pictures shows NYC traffic and the other is a sunset in New Mexico.

Trailer Hitch

I purchased a trailer hitch and installed it on the Jeep. I was going to use it to tow a friend's car to New York, but ended up ended up driving the friend's car there and then flying back.

Take a Hike

A few weeks ago I did a hike to the top of Mt. Baldy near LA. It involved thousands of feet of elevation change and was very difficult for me but worth the effort. The view from the top is spectacular.

Valkyrie II

Here's some things to look for that are improvements over the original Valkyrie. There are limber holes (notches) in the frames for drainage. The seat is more ergonomically designed. There is no center console crowding the cockpit. There is extra reinforcement below the floor at the mast step. Overall the framing is simpler and lighter. Of course, the hull is now 17.5 feet long instead of 5 feet!

Valkyrie II is Being Built

Pictures with the new camera.

First Video of Valkyrie II

As promised, I bought a new camera and have taken a few pictures and videos of Valkyrie II. The next couple of posts will be some pictures taken with the new camera. Notice that Valkyrie II is starting to get a bottom!

New Music for 2010 Surfing Compilation

Here is the 2010 Grenada surfing compilation that I filmed with some YouTube friendly music.

Foilboarding Compilation Video

This is a compilation of my other foil boarding videos showing the construction of a foil board for less than $100, then the process of learning to ride, and finally some good flying. Everyone has seen Laird Hamilton, the guys from Hawaii, and others riding the expensive air chairs and sky skis that they've modified. There are also expensive commercial versions for kite surfing. I decided that I could do it myself for hundreds or even thousands of dollars less. In the video you will see my Dad riding, and also me, in the hat. Sorry, no videos of us jumping the foil. I stopped jumping due to the wing breaking off a couple of times when I landed. It's still the most exciting board I have ever ridden. Enjoy!

Music:

Learn to Fly
Josh Woodward
www.joshwoodward.com

Guitar and Harmonica
Jim Lunn
S/V Te Natura

Artifact
Kevin Macleod
www.incompetech.com

Valkyrie II Construction Details

Here you can see the seat, some under-floor structure, and the view from the cockpit. Again, credit goes to Mooney for the photos.

First Photos of the New Valkyrie II

I was finally able to get some pictures of Valkyrie II under construction by begging my housemate, Mooney, to take these photos, so all credit goes to him. The work is progressing very quickly because of the lessons learned from the original Valkyrie.

Valkyrie II's New Look

Oh yes, it will be that cool in real life.

YouTube Channel

Hi everyone! Here is my new updated YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/tiller1998

Enjoy!

Valkyrie II Construction Progress

Hi everyone! I have been working hard on Valkyrie II and have the hull completely framed. I learned so much from the first Valkyrie that I am able to streamline the construction process dramatically for the new boat. I am able to incorporate many structural necessities right into the hull early on in the process, saving weight, time, and labor! Unfortunately, I am without a camera at the moment, so it will be a few more days until I have pictures up.