A wind-powered, fluid cushioned platform adapted to float on a body of
liquid. The platform includes a deck having upper and lower surfaces and
a lower peripheral member extending around the outer perimeter of the
deck. A pump having a pump outlet is supported by the deck. A fill pipe
has a first end connected to the pump outlet and a second end in
communication with the lower surface of the deck. The pump is adapted to
pump a fluid through the fill pipe to a blow tank formed beneath the deck
between the surface of the liquid and the deck within the area
circumscribed by the lower peripheral member. A plurality of vanes and/or
sails are preferably coupled to the deck to catch the wind and use the
power of the wind to rotate the floating platform. In one embodiment,
apparatus is provided for the purpose of generating electricity as the
platform rotates.