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    Sun Moon Lake’s solar powered boats are heading for trial

    Posted on December 8, 2009 by gavril

    Boating in the Sun Moon Lake in Japan is no longer a matter of noise,engine fumes and smelly odors. From the use of what was know as the Thao canoe in the early ages and diesel powered wooden ships, fiber-glass … Continue reading3 →

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    Intrepid sailor plans to set sail in a Solar Circumnavigator

    Posted on July 23, 2009 by monali

    With the aim to give the world a solar wake-up call, an intrepid sailor plans to set sail in a 60 foot solar-powered boat. This project is supported by the Peoples Projects Foundation, with Anthony Howarth who is building this … Continue reading3 →

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    Plastiki boat made of plastic prepares to go on sail

    Posted on May 27, 2009 by shilpa

    Remember that boat that was made of 12,500 plastic bottles called Plastiki and how David de Rothschild, the founder of Adventure Ecology, was making preparations to steer his plastic sailboat towards the floating landfill in the Pacific Ocean? Well, it … Continue reading3 →

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    Classic 70’s boat with solar panels and Torqeedo electric motor

    Posted on April 29, 2009 by shilpa

    John Rowley of Humber Boats took a classic 70’s boat design and modified it to run on a Torqeedo electric outboard motor, two batteries and an array of solar panels… a perfect way to sail and be considerate of the … Continue reading3 →

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    Suntory Mermaid II – The world’s first wave powered boat

    Posted on April 7, 2009 by deepa

    If speed is not all that you seek especially on blue waters, then take a look at the world’s first wave powered boat for a green sail. Dubbed, Suntory Mermaid II, this high tech boat utilizes the wave power to … Continue reading3 →

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    Eco friendly Marlec Rutland 504 Windcharger for your boat

    Posted on March 17, 2009 by shilpa

    A small wind generator called Marlec Rutland 504 Windcharger has been designed to charge the batteries of your boat. This eco-friendly alternative is ideal for boats less than 10m in length and with battery banks around 100Ah. The Marlec wind … Continue reading3 →

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    Boat made of 16,000 plastic bottles to sail from San Francisco to Sydney

    Posted on March 10, 2009 by shilpa

    Being ambitious is a fine quality but that has to be complemented with being smart else the equation fails. At this moment David de Rothschild in the California is preparing to attempt a 11,000 mile journey in a plastic bottle … Continue reading3 →

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    Loon – The solar powered boat crafted out of recycled, eco-materials

    Posted on February 3, 2009 by deepa

    Three cheers for the solar powered boat that is crafted out of recycled plastic along with other eco-materials like bamboo and natural fibers. Dubbed, the Loon, this green conceptual boat is the brain work of Jason Hill of Eleven and … Continue reading3 →

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    Solar-powered ASV Roboat moves ahead in the green race

    Posted on December 5, 2008 by deepa

    What is green about the first world robotic sailing champion? Dubbed, the ASV Roboat, this autonomous sailboat is making waves in the world of travel and navigation technology. Fitted with sensors, it can easily sail around pre-set race courses or … Continue reading3 →

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