Kite to pull ship across Atlantic
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Topic: Kite to pull ship across Atlantic
Posted By: Alex C
Subject: Kite to pull ship across Atlantic
Date Posted: 22 Jan 08 at 2:07pm
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7201887.stm - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7201887.stm saw this on the BBC and thought it might be of interest.... i wonder how far it would get with wind power alone, the kite looks tiny compared to the ship. ------------- |
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Posted By: ASok
Date Posted: 22 Jan 08 at 6:11pm
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I'm sure this has been discussed on this forum before???? Does look like a good idea and is supposed to cut fuel consumption down.
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Posted By: BBSCFaithfull
Date Posted: 22 Jan 08 at 6:29pm
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176sqm is not tiny! Considering a big Kitesurf kite is about 15 ish i think. Its the tanker that makes the kite look small! And tbh 20% off of a tankers fuel bill is a lot of money  ------------- Greatfully Sponsored By www.allgoodfun.com Int 14 GBR 1503!! |
Posted By: Splosh
Date Posted: 22 Jan 08 at 6:38pm
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That kites got to be fairly pricey tho... tacking a tanker upwind could be quite a laugh http://www.skysails.info/ - http://www.skysails.info/ ------------- RS300 - 346 :D |
Posted By: Splosh
Date Posted: 22 Jan 08 at 6:45pm
Here you go! Started by me a while ago... http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3696&PN=4 - What to do if you break your mast... Mark ------------- RS300 - 346 :D |