37 Solar-Powered Boats, Folding Kayaks, Top 10 Sailing Songs

http://www.TheBoaters.TV EP 37 (Please subscribe & rate!) - First up today, there are numerous project currently underway to conquer the world's waterways with solar-powered vessels.

"The Loon," a 20-foot pontoon boat topped by a custom 738 solar panel, is the world's first commercially-available solar-powered recreational vessel.

Developed by Monte Gisborne, "The Loon" is available for purchase through Gisborne's own Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company, in Orillia, Ontario Canada: http://www.tamarackelectricboats.com

Next, the Swiss-made catamaran "Sun21," a 46-ft long solar electric-powered catamaran, undertook the first motorized trans-Atlantic crossing using solar power only.

The "Sun21" arrived in New York City on May 8th, 2007, having covered about 7000 sea miles: http://www.transatlantic21.org

Also visit their YouTube channel with video from the crossing: http://www.youtube.com/transatlantic21

Next up: Folding Kayaks are Seaworthy, Portable, and Fun to Assemble!

A great website to learn about folding kayaks is http://www.FoldingKayaks.org , where you'll find a forum and resources.

We feature a charming video from Aaron Tinling over at http://www.Navagear.com demonstrating the assembly of a 20-year-old Klepper folding kayak. Quite the father and son activity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhxlAruSyMQ

Here is another video we found on YouTube of two adults assembling their Klepper Kodiak. They say it took them around 25 minutes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDF-axyxM7I

Finally today, blogger Adam Turinas over at the "Messing About in Sailboats" blog ( http://MessingAboutInBoats.Typepad.com recently conducted a poll where he asked readers to submit their favorite sailing songs. Adam has compiled and posted the Top 10 Results.

View this episode for the list of winners, and then sail on over to Adam's blog to check out some cool trivia about these and other popular sailing songs.

TheBoaters TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, & Friday at http://www.TheBoaters.TV - also available on iTunes.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• boats
• solar
• powered
• boating
• loon
• sun21
• klepper
• folding
• kayaks
• sailing
• songs

[Wafflefoots]

Wow jackdach, you're a weird one.

You have all gospel music on your youtube site as if you were a God fearing Christian.

And here you are leaving an obscene comment.

A real Christian would never do anything like that.

You really should apologise to this young lady.

[2ip]

smart n sexy!

[heinrich97]

This annoying overacting is taking over...

[maidenaust]

ha ha...you only sound smart because a producer wrote all your words ha ha

[666TAcT666]

Just because you are of the Christian religion dosen't necessarily mean you have to be Mr.Goody two shoes. -.-

[bellinivernon]

Muy lindo !! ;gracias , desde argentina.

[FolbotFoldingKayaks]

I recognize our dog in your segment on folding kayaks. We have an assembly video on our page you should check out, plus more to come!