But as a species we wouldn’t have made it very far if it was only possible to sail in the same direction the wind is blowing. There are a number of methods for sailing upwind, but generally only ...

The experimental sail uses wind to help power the cargo ship to reduce fuel use - Copyright AFP Paul ELLIS The experimental sail uses wind to help power the cargo ...

A pioneering rigid shipping mast has set off on its first journey, harnessing the wind to propel a cargo ship from England ... in the market for a new type of technology," said Thompson, a sailing ...