We sailed 15 miles to an island for an overnight, and back the next day, on a 7 knot average, breeze.
After a lifetime of sailing, I'm still amazed by this super power of sail: The propulsion for our 16,000 pound sailboat was carbon free. The ride (thanks Jon), was priceless.
We met friends of similar age at that island that powered there in 3 like sized (36'+) motorboats. I like motorboats. For speed, they are a superior means of transportation.
Sailing is altogether different, it attaches itself to you and often doesn't let go. It also gets you to your destination, usually more slowly, but that's secondary to a sailor.
There is a growing trend, mostly among younger people, to lower their carbon footprint in life. Life includes recreation.
Once a new generation has the means for more recreation, will burning 10 to 20 gallons of fuel per hour be as appealing as it is today? I have trouble seeing that.
Is a sail renaissance possible in the future?
After a lifetime of sailing, I'm still amazed by this super power of sail: The propulsion for our 16,000 pound sailboat was carbon free. The ride (thanks Jon), was priceless.
We met friends of similar age at that island that powered there in 3 like sized (36'+) motorboats. I like motorboats. For speed, they are a superior means of transportation.
Sailing is altogether different, it attaches itself to you and often doesn't let go. It also gets you to your destination, usually more slowly, but that's secondary to a sailor.
There is a growing trend, mostly among younger people, to lower their carbon footprint in life. Life includes recreation.
Once a new generation has the means for more recreation, will burning 10 to 20 gallons of fuel per hour be as appealing as it is today? I have trouble seeing that.
Is a sail renaissance possible in the future?