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[approtech] kite-driven cargo ships? - proof of concept trial run

From: David Glober <david.glober AT yahoo.com>
To: Appropriate Technology <approtech AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [approtech] kite-driven cargo ships? - proof of concept trial run
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:18:28 -0700 (PDT)

Kite-Driven Beluga Skysail Completes 12,000 Mile Journey and Proves Concept

We can once again actually sail with cargo ships, thus opening a new chapter in the history of commercial shipping

Thus is the verdict from MV Beluga Skysails captain Lutz Heldt upon completion of the vessels 12,000 mile round-trip maiden voyage. The crew and vessel were at sea for nearly two months, giving the skysail concept ample opportunity for testing and tweaking.

http://www.triplepundit.com/pages/kitedriven-beluga-skysail-comp-002956.php

David Glober ~ San Francisco
Recent Permaculture Design Cert Grad
david.glober AT yahoo.com

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[approtech] kite-driven cargo ships? - proof of concept trial run, David Glober, 03/21/2008