In 2019, we posted about Blue Mermaid, the first sailing barge built for trade in Britain since 1930. Recently, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has granted permission to the Sea-Change Sailing Trust, which owns the Blue Mermaid, for the barge … Continue reading
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Two very interesting projects involving commercial sail from the Traditional Sail Professionals Linked-in Group. In Brittany, Avel Marine‘s Project Grand Largue is designing and testing auxiliary sailing rigs for existing fishing vessels. The design features a bipod mast and easily handled sails. The rig has … Continue reading