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Why We Are Here => Water Cooler => Topic started by: rcjordan on November 11, 2025, 02:52:18 AM

Title: World’s Largest Cargo Sailboat Completes Historic First Atlantic Crossing
Post by: rcjordan on November 11, 2025, 02:52:18 AM

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/worlds-largest-cargo-sailboat-completes-historic-first-atlantic-crossing/
Title: Re: World’s Largest Cargo Sailboat Completes Historic First Atlantic Crossing
Post by: Brad on November 11, 2025, 08:40:32 AM
That is pretty amazing.  I never thought we would see wind powered commercial sailing ships again.

It will be interesting to see if it proves viable over time.
Title: Re: World’s Largest Cargo Sailboat Completes Historic First Atlantic Crossing
Post by: rcjordan on November 12, 2025, 05:32:40 PM
>proves viable over time

I don't think that style of sail is the answer --it seems very vulnerable, *particularly* in the north Atlantic routes.  But maybe in the Pacific routes (Calif-Hawaii, comes to mind).

The tubular turbine-like sails might prove to be worthwhile, though.