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Ecology, Economy, Sailing

Winds of Change

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  1. Trading with the wind, nothing more than an attractive concept ?
  2. The Harsh Reality
  3. Legal Interference

Over the past few years, a number of traditional sailing boats have returned to their initial vocation, which was transportation of goods. Expectations are high when it comes to greener solutions, especially in the cargo industry that is notorious for its thirst for fossil fuel. OCEAN71 Magazine investigates the truths behind this well marketed business.

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