I believe they are in their monsoon season right now, or likely when that photo was taken
Just received a photo of one of these HK ferries that appears to have the solar sails on it the folded configuration
Does appear to be a non-sailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDdwhKzt5D4
Is it possible they were now left 'stowed flat on the roof' per the article? "The SolarSails stow flat on the roof of the boat when not in use,...
Off the Topic Sorry for getting off of the primary topic I brought up in this subject thread,... it just jogged some old memory cells, and had me...
It been a long time since I sited that draft figure, so I might be a little off,....but it is a lot more shallow than many realize. Back in...
Flash Bainite I believe they referred to it as 'Flash Bainite'. You may find a number of referenced via goggle. http://www.bainitesteel.com/
*expect The Thrill Meter To Rise* Following the inaugural event of the America's Cup World Series in Caiscais (Portugal), teams have moved their...
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DynaRig You are correct about that Dutch development (oops, excuse me I think the fellow was German, not Dutch)...
I've posted on a somewhat similar subject before, but this recent press release for solar/sail assisted cargo vessels desired a new subject...
BTW, I did not intend my comment as an affront to what individuals on this forum may have experienced at sea. It was more of a statement that...
That hurricane at the time of his departure was waaaay down in the lower Bahamas...absolutely no threat to his position on the ocean. And in fact...
I simply copied his report without reviewing it. But now that I looked it up the Carnival Pride produces 17.6MW of power at each azipod. That's...
Are you talking about vessels that have sailed around the world numerous times in conditions far worst than probaby any ship you have ever been on ???
USS Enterprise Breaks Loose This one might also provide some slight entertainment value. A few days ago, a fella from Samson Ropes told me...
Couple of interesting stories that were posted on Trawlers & Trawlering Cruise Ship "Carnival Pride" Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:02:28 -0400...
Some Speed Records Imagine the sort of speeds you have to sail at to AVERAGE 20kts around the world, non-stop....
Do you even know what a jury-rig is?
Well said, Kevin. When you are seeking records you wait for that frontal passage you can surf across the Atlantic.
