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.
Tabarly was very tough also.
In His Words, the lastest capsize Francis Joyon’s own words on what happened during the night: “I was in my seat to watch outside the boat. I...
I don't think you have ANY idea of who this fellow is, and his accomplishments....nor any idea of the French offshore racing accomplishments in...
Preparing for Plymouth Some good pics here, and a good video of the speed of these boats....and a capsize with minimal damage...
I don't know how many on this forum might have heard of the recent capsize of one of those giant French trimarans that are setting all kinds of...
Engel has an answer for practically any refrigeration need. Our top-open models like the popular MT45 and MR040, replace older style, built-in...
First off I searched this technical forum and found very few postings with "refrigeration" in their title...I was surprised! And one I did find...
Military Versions http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b13_1197794323 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSV-2_Swift
David vs Goliath I'm a wee bit late reporting this news, as somehow I was totally unaware of it :?:. I must have been somewhere in outer...
Youtube Video Haven't been back to this subject in quite some time. Just happened across this nice youtube video of MF:...
