John Nellis discusses nostalgia and the sea – how it represents the past, future and a fundamental part of human existence.
archive
Search results for: Sail Training
Moving New Zealand to Sail Freight, Part 1: Fruits and Veg
Steven explores the feasibility of exporting New Zealand fruit and vegetables using sail freight ships.
Eastern Trade Route- an ongoing project!
EcoClipper has been working on its four shipping lines with fixed geographical schedules, through which EcoClipper vessels will be able to operate transporting cargo and travelers.
3 reasons why you should give sailing a go
Sailing isn’t for everyone, but here are three reasons why you should give it a go.
The Magnetic Compass
The compass is a remarkable instrument. Read about the history of the magnetic compass in this blog.
Sail cargo and the SDGs: Goal 5 & Goal 10
Sail cargo encourages the growth of small scale, local producers and suppliers, as opposed to large scale, multinational corporate systems.
Sail Cargo and the SDGs: Goal 4 & 12
Quality education and responsible consumption are integral to the Sustainable Development Goals, as they are to sail cargo.
The Songs of the Sailors
Sea shanties and sea songs have recently attracted a lot of attention. But what is the history of these nautical tunes?
Sail Cargo and the SDGS: Goal 2 & 13
The second blog in a series exploring how sail cargo can contribute to the sustainable development goals.
Recent posts
Press Release: Wind transport ready for the next step!
Today the sailing freighter “De Tukker” returned from her maiden voyage.This journey started a few weeks ago in Amsterdam and took her through various European ports to Portugal and back to the Netherlands. Along the way, a mixed load was transported in a sustainable manner. The ship is propelled by sails and can therefore sail emission-free, even over long distances.
Radio silence, monster waves and cold coffee. .
So much has happened with our vessel De Tukker, that it feels like you’ve been kept totally in the dark about her adventures. This email breaks the radio silence.
Sailing Cargo Adventure: From Noirmoutier to Torquay with De Tukker
Sail aboard De Tukker from Noirmoutier to Torquay. Immerse in maritime history, transport goods sustainably. Unforgettable voyage on the high seas.