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The return of cargo-carrying sail ships - BBC News
Oh the romance of it all..
I can see this being viable for more local routes but it would prove too tremulous for a fierce storm.
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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail - BBC News
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Tokyo 2020: Sailing Faster Than The Wind
It’s a bit mindboggling, but by exploiting physics and geometry, a sailboat can reach speeds faster than the wind propelling it. Steve Mould demonstrates how in this video using some cool tabletop set-ups. (Image and video credit: S. Mould) Missed some of our earlier Olympics coverage? Check out how to optimize oar lengths for rowing, volleyball aerodynamics, and the ideas behind future swim technologies. Read the full article
