MV Beluga SkySails Wind Powered Cargo Ship
January 25th, 2008 by EDB
The MV Beluga Skysails began its maiden voyage using the new SkySails kite towing system. The 160 square meter kite helps pull the ship with the wind, decreasing the need for engine power. As further testing continues and the size of the SkySail is increased, savings of as much as 20 to 30 percent are anticipated.
We’re coming full circle and returning to the age of wind power. Very interesting!
Link: MV Beluga SkySails
Yamaha Waterbike
June 21st, 2007 by EDB
Sure you like boats but what if you like motorcycles, too? If you have an old motorcycle lying around and you’re reasonably handy with tools, you might want to think about building a waterbike. Maryland pizza shop owner, James Garlitz, did just that with an old Yamaha and the finished product looks pretty cool. A 9.9hp Nissan outboard gives it go, hydrofoils on the homemade aluminum floats give it lift and the whole thing gives Jim a lot of smiles.
Link: Yamaha Virago Waterbike
Blue Ocean Wireless Challenges Solo Sailing Record
May 1st, 2007 by EDB
It’s time for another challenge to the solo round the world sailing record set in 2005. Tony Bullimore will sail from the Bellerive Yacht Club, Hobart, Tasmania in the 102ft catamaran Doha. The challenge is being sponsored by Blue Ocean Wireless.
Press release follows:
Blue Ocean Wireless, an Irish company focused on expanding communication capability in the merchant maritime sector, today announced the launch of the Blue Ocean Wireless Round the World Challenge.
Blue Ocean Wireless, together with Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, are sponsoring 68 year old veteran British yachtsman Tony Bullimore’s attempt to break the solo, non-stop round the world sailing record of 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds set by Dame Ellen MacArthur in 2005. Tony Bullimore will set off from the Bellerive Yacht Club, Hobart, Tasmania at midday, May 1, in a bid to break the 70 day barrier and, in doing so, set a new world record. Read the rest of this entry »
