Human-powered watercraft being developed to break 30-year speed record

French champion of pedal power, Stéphane Rousson, is developing a twin-prop waterbike designed to beat a 30-year-old world record for the fastest human-powered watercraft. The first prototype has been built and tested on the water.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Human-powered watercraft being developed to break 30-year speed record

An in-depth look at MasterCraft’s wakesurfing technology

Wakesurfing is nothing new. Ever since boats became capable of pulling someone behind them, the idea of jumping and playing on the waves created by the boat has been a thing. Today, however, technology has improved this activity immensely – thanks larg… Continue reading An in-depth look at MasterCraft’s wakesurfing technology

Autonomous electric ferry to begin commercial operation in Stockholm

Norwegian shipping company Torghatten AS is due to launch what’s billed as the world’s first commercial autonomous and electric passenger ferry, which will start making regular trips between islands in central Stockholm, Sweden, later this year.Continu… Continue reading Autonomous electric ferry to begin commercial operation in Stockholm

Weird Electric Jet Skis Are Hitting The Waves

When it comes to reducing emissions from human sources, we’re at the point now where we need to take a broad-based approach. It’s not enough to simply make our cars …read more Continue reading Weird Electric Jet Skis Are Hitting The Waves

MyCanoe Solo 2 puts origami canoe tech in a smaller, lighter package

Six years ago we first heard about the MyCanoe, a two-person canoe that folds up like origami for transit and storage. Its makers are now back on Kickstarter with the smaller, lighter MyCanoe Solo 2.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Ki… Continue reading MyCanoe Solo 2 puts origami canoe tech in a smaller, lighter package

HydroBlade e-foil sports two batteries, two motors, and handlebars

There are now quite a few electric hydrofoil (e-foil) boards on the market, and most of them … well, they’re pretty similar to one another. With its handlebars, dual motors and dual external battery packs, however, the HydroBlade definitely stands out…. Continue reading HydroBlade e-foil sports two batteries, two motors, and handlebars

Jet Shark takes multiple passengers on a semi-submersible thrill ride

If you like the idea of flying through the water like a dolphin, then the Seabreacher is the craft for you. However, what if you want to bring more than one friend along? Well, that’s where the Jet Shark comes in.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, Trans… Continue reading Jet Shark takes multiple passengers on a semi-submersible thrill ride

Study suggests semi-submersible design may make for more efficient ships

Many readers will already be familiar with so-called narco subs, used to smuggle narcotics from South America into Florida and area. Well, according to a new study, the design of such watercraft could actually have some practical – and legal – applicat… Continue reading Study suggests semi-submersible design may make for more efficient ships

The 10 most tantalizing electric water toys of 2022

Battery power is finding its way into all forms of transportation, even those meant purely for recreation and thrills. This year, all-electric water toys took on many shapes and styles, from powerful add-on e-drives, to over/underwater submersible hydr… Continue reading The 10 most tantalizing electric water toys of 2022

One-of-a-kind aluminum watercraft is like the DeLorean of kayaks

Touring kayaks are typically made of plastic, composites or sometimes wood, but unlike canoes, almost never aluminum. That didn’t phase Brennen Kunka, however, who recently built his own all-aluminum kayak from the ground up – and it’s awesome!Continue… Continue reading One-of-a-kind aluminum watercraft is like the DeLorean of kayaks