• The Environment

    The Sun-Powered Sailboat

    By Posted on 6.24.2008 3 Comments

    For most of history, sailboats were by definition pollution-free. Now, however, even purists use outboard motors to get their three-sheeters in and out of the harbor. Including conventional motorized boats, there are more than 10 million hydrocarbon-burning marine engines in the U.S. alone.

    7.2.2008 at 01:11pm - Comment by All Boats

    While this may be just another Rich Man's Toy, it does bring up an important point. Most sailors would be unable to dock or even bring their boat close to a dock. Wouldn't it be a better idea to train sailors how to actually SAIL? I think we have lost touch with some realities, and the reality of sailing is one of them. Almost any fool can sail a boat in light to medium airs, and in the open water. Plenty do every nice day. But the reality is that to call yourself a sailor you have to be able to handle your boat in ALL weather and ALL circumstances.



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