All-electric Neocean hydrofoil cat ski promises magic-carpet-like ride

Back in 2019, we took a look at the WaveFlyer, a public-private project billed as the world’s first electric hydrofoil jet ski. Around that very same time, up on the other side of the equator, France’s Neocean was developing its own e-hydrofoil PWC, a … Continue reading All-electric Neocean hydrofoil cat ski promises magic-carpet-like ride

Envo’s Hydra Water Bike will be an ebike for the water

It was just last month that we heard about Envo’s Flex Snowbike, which lets users pedal across the powder. Well, the Canadian company hasn’t forgotten about summer sports, as it’s also working on an electric-assist catamaran.Continue ReadingCategory: M… Continue reading Envo’s Hydra Water Bike will be an ebike for the water

Bizzare “Aquatic Utility Vehicle” puts a UTV cabin on two jet ski legs

Whatever’s in the water down in Florida, we want some. As ridiculously awesome as it is awesomely ridiculous, the Shadow Six Typhoon places a UTV body on top of a pair of high-performance jet skis, creating the world’s first “aquatic utility vehicle.”C… Continue reading Bizzare “Aquatic Utility Vehicle” puts a UTV cabin on two jet ski legs

Nanoyacht modular boat nests in pieces for transport and storage

There are now several different packable boats that can be carried in the back of a car, and assembled onsite. And while most of them fold like origami, the Nanoyacht is a bit different, in that it’s made up of multiple nesting boxes.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Nanoyacht modular boat nests in pieces for transport and storage

Pedals power paddles in Thames-travelling Jamima Paddleduck boat

Although pedal-powered boats do exist, most utilize either a propeller or flapping fins on their underside. Ben Kilner’s one-off Jamima Paddleduck takes a different approach, with two rear paddles mounted on a partial bike frame – and the setup has som… Continue reading Pedals power paddles in Thames-travelling Jamima Paddleduck boat

Plans unveiled for Oceanus long-range autonomous marine research vessel

It would cost a lot of money to send a boatload of marine scientists across the Atlantic Ocean, all of them conducting research along the way. That’s where the Oceanus will come in, as plans call for it to make the trip and do the job without any crew … Continue reading Plans unveiled for Oceanus long-range autonomous marine research vessel

18-lb Lake is Oru’s lightest, lowest-priced origami kayak to date

Ever since Oru introduced its first origami-style folding kayak back in 2012, other brands have come out with boats that were claimed to be lighter and more compact. Oru has now addressed that competition, with its sub-$700 18-lb (8 kg) Lake kayak.Cont… Continue reading 18-lb Lake is Oru’s lightest, lowest-priced origami kayak to date

Rackham Aero SUP can be converted to a pedalled or paddled kayak

Stand-up paddle boards certainly can be fun, but kayaks are generally a faster, more efficient means of getting around. Watercraft company Bote has now combined the best features of both, in its redesigned Rackham Aero paddle board.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Rackham Aero SUP can be converted to a pedalled or paddled kayak