Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Click here to read the full article. The 1,700-sq. foot kite sail flies 600 feet above the yacht to provide additional propulsion ...

It looks like kites are taking off in the marine industry. Silent Yachts, whose solar-powered fleet continues to grow apace, has just unveiled a new catamaran that uses a giant kite to generate even ...

Solar boat engineer and designer Silent Yachts has shared new details of the SILENT-60, a 60′ catamaran with 42 solar panels and two electric propelled motors backed by 286 kWh of battery capacity.

Austrian boat-maker Silent Yachts has rolled out its latest solar electric catamarans, showing off a slightly longer vessel with a newly designed hull that allows greater performance across the water.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A French startup doesn’t want to just beat the current speed record for a sailboat. It wants to crush it. Syroco, launched by a ...

Eco-friendly watercraft seem to be the hottest new thing, and Silent Yachts' solar-powered mobility alternatives are already becoming popular among boat enthusiasts. Recently, the Austrian-based ...

Looking to go a little greener than average with their latest superyacht project, Red Yacht Design and Dykstra Naval Architects skip the diesel-electric drive for a more natural hybrid power source.

Paying close attention to the ever-changing landscape and taking cues from other industries, the yachting industry is slowly but certainly shifting towards more sustainable products. If it’s ever ...

A French startup doesn’t want to just beat the current speed record for a sailboat. It wants to crush it. Syroco, launched by a world record kite-surfing holder and a tech veteran, says its boat, ...