Andy Howard wrote:

> I'm no Vasco de Gama, but I think a small solar-powered boat is going to go
> to Iceland whatever you try to do with it. Coming back might be trickier.

What about Brendan's route?  East by way of Rockall Island, Iceland, and the
Faroes.  West by way of the Azores.

> As for sails, maybe the rigid aerofoil type sails that are fitted to some
> big freighters and tankers might be a good idea, they're more steerable and
> more weather resistant than fabric types.

I work on extensible, viscoelastic membrane wings.  I'd suggest that you might
look at a double-surface membrane as a possiblilty.

Jim

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