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FairWinds

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7. the last I heard . .

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Sun Nov 3, 2013, 02:20 PM

Nov 2013

there was a similar project going on in the Seattle area. Not sure if it is still running.
Here is related news . .
http://www.resilience.org/stories/2012-08-25/rise-sail-transport-different-world-economy
We have thought about doing this in the islands of Western Lake Erie too - delivering community garden produce.
I love sailing and sailing history !!
Go for it !!

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Sailboats Ship Freight to Manhattan for First Time in 60 Years [View all] n2doc Nov 2013 OP

A facsinating business model, hope to see more like this combination of old with new. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #1

Here's a good long discussion about the merits of a sail auxiliary commercial fishing boat lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #2

Its romantic and nostalgic.... HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #3

I'm surprised the last instance of that was that recent. (nt) Posteritatis Nov 2013 #4

I am as well. another interesting factoid is how long since the last rail freight was as well Populist_Prole Nov 2013 #6

Nothing new....the Clearwater can carry 70 tons... Historic NY Nov 2013 #5

the last I heard . . FairWinds Nov 2013 #7

I LOVE this!! Voice for Peace Nov 2013 #8