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When you are planning a long cruise, among the worries about the technical condition of the yacht, one literally vital question often remains not solved. It’s about how to get fresh water in case the reserves are depleted and the land is not yet visible on the horizon. It turned out that a way was
If you come across an unusual wing-like object in the ocean, don’t be alarmed. It is an unmanned sailboat or fully autonomous yacht that collects information and data related to the ocean. The first such successful project is the solar-powered sailing drone Saildrone. Sailing drones gained wide popularity in 2018. At that time, such drones
There are only a few weeks left until spring, and after several gray and gloomy winter months, I want to bring bright colors to routine everyday life. Why not start with your wardrobe? Moreover, this year the Pantone Color Institute chose not one, but two shades: neutral Ultimate Gray and bright yellow Illuminating. In order
Morocco is a vibrant and multinational country, the oldest state on the African continent. It stretches at the turn of two elements: the undulating sands of the desert and the azure waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. This kingdom is the pearl of the Arab world and a mecca for desperate travelers. National
The most ambitious project of Elon Musk is not dedicated to space, satellites, Tesla or Mars, but to … an electronic neurochip! Perhaps very soon we will be able to cruise on a yacht or car with just the power of thought. The idea of connecting the human brain and the computer no longer seems
As a rule, it takes from three hours to almost a full day to fully charge an electric vehicle. Start a conversation about any electric transport, and after discussing the issues of economy, the turn will come to the time of full “refueling” – a parameter that is still far from ideal. The main fear
On January 27th at 20:35 the first yachtsman who crossed the finish line in in Les Sables-d’Olonne harbor became 36-year-old French skipper Charlie Dalin on the Apivia boat. It took him 80 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 47 seconds to make solo round the world race on the open 60 ‘(18 meters) yacht. Total
China’s competition for leadership in technology know-how has resulted in tremendous investment and effort in these areas. The seriousness of intentions and the scale of Beijing’s ambitions are demonstrated by the FAST telescope, the world’s largest radio telescope, built by China. More than a billion Yuan has been invested in it, the size of the
The 9th edition of the Vendée Globe started on November 8, 2020. It is a single-handed, non-stop, round the world race and perhaps the most difficult race in the world. Yachtsmen compete in the open ocean, all alone, without stopping and outside help on open 60′ (18 meters) yachts. The regatta takes place every four
