Author: Steve Ward

The Angel Island Ferry will go all electric in 2024 if all goes to plan.  The ferry operates between Tiburon, CA and nearby Angel Island in San Francisco Bay.   The boat, carrying up to 400 people, will be quite an achievement given the amount of electrical power needed to move such a large vessel.  Read …

An 80-year-old man was rescued off Puerto Rico last weekend.  The sailor lost control of the boat when the steering on his 44-foot sailboat Tao failed.  Thankfully no one was hurt.  

“Everything old is new again.”   — multiple As a lover of sailing, I’m always happy to see news like this.   A French company, Airseas, associated with Airbus has used aviation design techniques to construct a “wing” to help large shipping vessels save on fuel.   You can read more here.  And be sure to watch the …

Former Tesla exec is building electric boats now!   https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2022/12/27/out-tampa-bay-former-tesla-exec-is-betting-electric-boats/

Techniques I’ve used to tackle big problems

Sharrow Marine is promoting its new, innovative boat propeller design.  It’s a new take on an old technology that promises to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency for boats and aircraft.   Check it out HERE.

Flow. In The Zone. Focus. On Fire. You’ve heard of it.  Probably about a basketball player.  That feeling when you are so focused on a task — or music or game — that everything clicks perfectly. Distractions slide into the background, you are getting things done, almost effortlessly.  You and the object of your attention …