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We are constantly looking for inspiration from other water users and the elements. For fast craft operating in waves it is important to understand the forces that the vessel is experiencing. Wind powered water craft are getting faster and more efficient from a combination of aeronautical and marine technology including hydrofoils, wing sails and kites. Solar power is proving to be a viable energy source onboard and for propulsion.
Prototype RNLI Lifeboat Beaching at High Speed
Beach View: A team of RNLI staff and volunteers have been putting the prototype of the Shannon class lifeboat through…
view video >RNLI Lifeboat in Rough Weather Training
Boats Eye View: RNLI RIB operating in breaking waves as a trainee helm is put through his paces on board…
view video >RNLI UK Lifeboat - 24 Rescues A Day
RNLI Crews In Action: This 2 minute video captures rough seas, stormy weather and rip currents. These are just some…
view video >Round The World solar boat Turanor PlanetSolar
MS Tûranor PlanetSolar is the largest solar boat in the world. This 35 metre (115 feet) catamaran operates solely on…
view video >103 foot Trimaran Breaks SOLO Transatlantic Record
French sailor Loick Peyron broke the record for the mythical Route du Rhum transatlantic race from St Malo in northern…
view video >Storm Surfers - How Heavy is a Big Wave
An incredible amount of water threatens the life of a big wave surfer. Australian Storm Surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Tom…
view video >Biggest Teahupoo � Extreme Wave Riding
Many are calling this day the biggest and gnarliest Teahupoo ever ridden. The French Navy labelled this day, during the…
view video >FOIL: Kite Foilboarding in Long Bay
Launching and riding a short board in confused seas shows great kite control and balance - while the foil gives…
view video >High Performance SOLAR Boat World Championship
Solar powered boats from three continents are running fast and very cool at Solar1. In July 2014 Monaco hosted the first…
view video >FOIL: Hydrofoil Sailing - Americas Cup 2013
AC72 on foils at speeds of over 40 knots. Oracle Team USA crew show what it's like to fly their…
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19.04.2016
High Performance Marine Batteries & Stored Energy Workshop
The High Performance Marine Batteries & Stored Energy Workshop is…
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08.02.2016
Unmanned Surface Vehicles - USVs go from Concept to Service
Over the next decade the maritime sector is likely to see…
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Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion
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The AC45 Sail Wing
ORACLE Racings Ian Burns shares how the AC45 sails are more like wings…