Canoe Sailing
Jack Hazzard explains how to convert your canoe to a sailing canoe.
There’s Real Sport In Canoe Sailing (original article)
Nov 122010
Henry Shreve
G. L. Eskew describes Henry Shreve’s work in development of the American steamboat and its important role in our economy.
The Father Of The Steamboat (original article)
Henry Miller Shreve (Wikipedia)
Miss Spitfire V
This short article claim that a boat with an airplane wing can be faster than the one without the wing.
Airplane Wing On Boat Increases Its Speed (original article)
Rope Armor
This short news item describes an innovative use of rope to armor the ship bridge against bullets.
Armor Of Rope Guards Ship From Chinese Bullets (original article)
Oct 282010
Straddle Bug
The great William Atkin describes how to build his “Straddle Bug”, a simple model sailboat.
How To Make “Straddle Bug” (original article)
Swinging Motor
This article describes an air-propeller drive “barge” with an innovative revolving motor-propeller carriage steering.
Air-Propelled Boat Steered By Swinging Motor (original article)
Ferryboat Tops
Here is a great idea – two truck tops joined together make a sturdy ferryboat for this African expedition.
Auto Tops Make Ferryboats For Explorers (original article)
Hydroglider
R. C. Folger describes a few new hydroglider designs.
Some New Hydrogliders (original article)
University Of Washington Racing Shell
This short article describes building and benefits of the new racing shell for University of Washington.
Western University Builds A New Racing Shell (original article)
Pocock Racing Shells (Wikipedia)
Pocock Racing Shells (Company Website)
University Of Washington Rowing
French Hydroglider
A short description of a French hydroglider design that looks like a seaplane without wings. Powered by 3oo HP engine it could reach the speeds of 63 miles per hour.
Speedy French Hydroglider Looks Like A Giant Fish (original article)
