Sun Challenge Sailing: Sailboat Goes Electric

Sun Challenge is a project being carried out by John Wilson, who has converted his C&C 35 to run with an Electric Yacht electric propulsion system. The electric conversion experience, along with photos, videos and a description of the Sun Challenge project and Solar Village, you can check out here.

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Comment by Greg Martin on March 27, 2011 at 12:48am
John Wilson has got an interesting project going with Sun Challenge. They’re planning to sail around the world on an electric powered sailboat to raise awareness about the urgent need to shift to renewable energy. The Sun Challenge website and blog have some good information and inspiring posts about their story. Check them out!

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