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The passing of an icon
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2009-05-27 23:51I am sad to pass on the news that this past Sunday, May 24th, the home building and boat design world lost Phil Bolger. A posting by his wife Susanne Altenburger on the Bolger mailing list has lots of background about his life and end days.
Robot Sailboats
Submitted by cac on Mon, 2008-05-12 21:56Ultra capacitor coming?
Submitted by cac on Thu, 2007-09-06 03:00The bane of the electric vehicle world (cars, boats, whatever) is energy storage, the density of that storage (how much power can you cram in the space), and how long it takes to charge. Often charging time can make a big difference in the practicality of a device. If I can recharge my car in an hour or two it may be much more practical than having to ensure 10-12 hours "parked" on a charger.
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Daily Boater
Submitted by cac on Thu, 2010-06-24 19:45
Interesting marine related news and posts... even includes a "Sea Song" each Friday :-)
Around the world solo teen sailor apparently in trouble...
Submitted by cac on Thu, 2010-06-10 20:54UPDATE: She has been contacted and seems ok, although her boat is damaged... help is on the way
Abby Sunderland, 16, on a round-the-world solo sail has triggered her emergency beacon and her boat seems adrift. Rescuers are on the way to her location in the Indian Ocean.
Hope she's ok... our prayers are with her and her family.
Intracoastal Waterway
Submitted by cac on Mon, 2010-05-24 21:12Are we still going to have an Intracoastal Waterway in a few years? Capt. Art Pine looks into some of the current conditions, how it got that way, and where we go from here.
Jessica Watson completes voyage
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2010-05-19 21:55Ms. Watson, a 16-year old, has completed a round the world solo cruise.
Around the world teen nearly home
Submitted by cac on Tue, 2010-05-04 09:21Jessica Watson, a 16 year old young lady who is soloing around the world is nearing the end of her trip.
Giant solar-powered boat unveiled
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2010-03-10 16:53Here's a rather "odd" looking, but slick boat. Catamaran covered with solar cells, destined for a round-the-world cruise.
Several more pictures available also.
