Silent-Yachts, the world’s first manufacturer of ocean-going solar-powered yachts, has announced plans to build a solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix. The vessel will be designed by Barcelona’s progressive car brand Cupra.
An intriguing collaboration between shipping and automotive industries, that seemingly takes a design cue from Thunderbirds, the solar electric catamaran promises noiseless navigation and unlimited cruising range.
Key to the design is a new solar electric power system which feeds the electric propulsion of the vessel and supplies its household energy needs…
Key to the design is a new solar electric power system developed by Silent-Yachts, which both feeds the electric propulsion of the vessel and supplies all its household energy needs. The catamaran will offer greater comfort, independence, reliability and safety with less maintenance and costs than any conventional fuel-dependent propulsion and energy-supply, says the manufacturer.
“I’m happy to cooperate with our partners on this exciting new project,” said Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of silent-Yachts. “Volkswagen Group is one of the most advanced players on the electric cars market and I am sure together we can make something really special on the water.”
Blockbuster film director Roland (Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow) Emmerich, is inviting guests to travel back in time for an anniversary sailing around the Greek islands on his vintage motor yacht, the Maid Marian 2. 90 years young after her latest refit, the vessel is one of only a handful of surviving pre-War classicContinue Reading
Ocean Beer, a new premium craft beer launching in the UK, is pledging 100 per cent of its profits to ocean conservation and ocean clean-up projects around the world. The Ocean Beer range comprises three craft beers in 33cl bottles: 4.8% Ocean Lager, 4.8% Surfer IPA and 0% Ocean Beer. The brand officially launches inContinue Reading
Reflecting an uplift in demand for skippered yacht charters, SailSterling has announced new fully-crewed catamaran itineraries in Greece, for summer 2021, COVID travel restrictions permitting. Prices for a seven night charter of the Lagoon 630, sleeping eight people, fully catered with skipper and crew starts from £3,680 per person. The launch itinerary, The Greek Cyclades,Continue Reading
Silent-Yachts, the world’s first manufacturer of ocean-going solar-powered yachts, has announced plans to build a solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix. The vessel will be designed by Barcelona’s progressive car brand Cupra.
An intriguing collaboration between shipping and automotive industries, that seemingly takes a design cue from Thunderbirds, the solar electric catamaran promises noiseless navigation and unlimited cruising range.
Key to the design is a new solar electric power system developed by Silent-Yachts, which both feeds the electric propulsion of the vessel and supplies all its household energy needs. The catamaran will offer greater comfort, independence, reliability and safety with less maintenance and costs than any conventional fuel-dependent propulsion and energy-supply, says the manufacturer.
“I’m happy to cooperate with our partners on this exciting new project,” said Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of silent-Yachts. “Volkswagen Group is one of the most advanced players on the electric cars market and I am sure together we can make something really special on the water.”
Hollywood director invites you to sail in luxury on his vintage motor yacht
Blockbuster film director Roland (Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow) Emmerich, is inviting guests to travel back in time for an anniversary sailing around the Greek islands on his vintage motor yacht, the Maid Marian 2. 90 years young after her latest refit, the vessel is one of only a handful of surviving pre-War classicContinue Reading
Ocean Beer to sink profits from craft beer range into ocean conservation, we’ll drink to that…
Ocean Beer, a new premium craft beer launching in the UK, is pledging 100 per cent of its profits to ocean conservation and ocean clean-up projects around the world. The Ocean Beer range comprises three craft beers in 33cl bottles: 4.8% Ocean Lager, 4.8% Surfer IPA and 0% Ocean Beer. The brand officially launches inContinue Reading
Boating boom: SailSterling launches skippered catamaran charters around Greek Islands
Reflecting an uplift in demand for skippered yacht charters, SailSterling has announced new fully-crewed catamaran itineraries in Greece, for summer 2021, COVID travel restrictions permitting. Prices for a seven night charter of the Lagoon 630, sleeping eight people, fully catered with skipper and crew starts from £3,680 per person. The launch itinerary, The Greek Cyclades,Continue Reading
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