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Old 23-12-2021, 07:17   #1
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pirate Solo Transat by Portuguese sailor..
Sick of your mast and all the rigging upkeep costs.. maybe this is the way to go...

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Re: Solo Transat by Portuguese sailor..
"... The Guinness World Records is expected to confirm Lufinha's fastest ever solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a kite boat ..."
Does that mean that he's not the only one to solo transat, in a kite boat?
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Re: Solo Transat by Portuguese sailor..
Could be, Gord, but check out the link. All renewable energy. One of the photos shows huge solar panels between the cabin and the amas.

Thank you Boatie. Pretty cool!


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