World's largest solar boat-a rocky ride but almost across the Pacific

7:21 PM Thu 5 May 2011 GMT

'PlanetSolar - sunset in Nuku Alofa, Tonga' . Click Here to view large photo

T?ranor PlanetSolar, the largest solar powered boat in the world is on its way to set a round-the-world record that will promote the use of sustainable energy. This 31 metre long boat, capable of reaching 14 knots, started on a journey around the world last September, departing from Monaco, and is now in the South Pacific. Here the skipper, Patrick Marchesseau, tells the story of their recent journey, including their near disastrous incident just after they left Bora Bora heading west: After crossing the Marquesas from north to south, it was in ...

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by Sail-World Cruising