This is hilarious:
Eco-sailors rescued by oil tanker…
Of course, folks like this lack a sense of irony. They have to.
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This is hilarious:
Eco-sailors rescued by oil tanker…
Of course, folks like this lack a sense of irony. They have to.
Comments are closed.
It looks like a 35 foot sailboat, taking a boat of that size on the deep atlantic is some very ballsy sailing. They were lucky that they could get a pick up.
Econauts will boldly go where no green technology has gone before!
“carbon emission free trip”
Did they hold their breath all the way?
Also: am I the only person with “…a three hour tour” running through their minds?
I can’t imagine what distinguishes “carbon emission free” ships from sailboats? Having said that, I wouldn’t be surprised if in the future there is some practical commercial demand for sailing ships like the clipper. Unlike a lot of so-called “green” technologies, there’s centuries of well developed sailing ship technology out there through to the late 19th century. A hull of modern materials and good lightweight sails, might some day be competitive with other propulsion technologies.
“A hull of modern materials and good lightweight sails, might some day be competitive with other propulsion technologies.”
As long as the wind blows. A bad case of the doldrums would sure screw up a schedule. It’s kind of like solar. It works real well when the sun shines. In the dark, not so much.
“I can’t imagine what distinguishes “carbon emission free” ships from sailboats?”
We go the extra mile using recycled or ethically approved gear, even much of our food is salvaged rather than ending up in land fill sites. We never fly.
The BBC story references solar panels and wind generators.
I imagine the Sailboat doesn’t have a diesel auxiliary but rather a electric motor and batteries.
as for commercial use, i’d suggest
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/01/22/worlds-first-kite-towed-cargo-vessel-makes-first-commercial-tra/
Charged how, I wonder?
“The BBC story references solar panels and wind generators.”
Most sailboats don’t have big auxiliary diesels it’s best used for port and short runs, an auxiliary electric would serve in a similiar capacity.
Sherrel, the story indicates they had both solar and wind power. Should be enough to charge batteries.