eco-yacht
Racing Solar Boats in The Netherlands
24 Jun Leeuwarden, Netherlands - 40 odd-looking craft are in the process of quietly speeding their way along Dutch canals this week as the Frisian Solar Challenge is now under way. The 135 mile race pits vessels advanced and simple in a solar-powered challenge to find the best design by a test of fire. Speed limits in the canals had to be waived for the race, as some boats are capable of making over 16 knots with nothing but sunlight pushing them. |
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Across the Pacific on a Pile of Garbage
03 Jun You've heard of a junk rig, but how about a junk boat? In order to draw attention to the other masses of recyclables now floating in the pacific, and no doubt for the fun of it as well (they named the craft "Junk"), Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal have departed from Long Beach, California on a raft made mostly of plastic bottles - 15,000 plastic bottles - topped by the fuselage of an old private airplane. |
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Boats of the Future - Eco-Friendly Yachts
11 Feb
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Solar Sailor
If you've been in the Sydney Harbour lately, you may have seen this high-tech solar powered ferry boat. Using flexible wing sails covered in solar panels, the boat utilises the wind and sun to reduce emissions to half that of normal ferries. Check out the story about this boat: http://yachtpals.com/boating/boats-future
Boat of the Future
Volitan is a new concept sail-vessel that consumes no fuel, instead uses alternative energies. Her name comes from flying fish and she is a new symbol of raising awareness about sustainable use of resources on the sea. Check out the story about this boat: http://yachtpals.com/boating/boats-future
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