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The
more we know about our precious blue planet, the better we can manage
our future. Please use the links table at the foot of this page to
explore the countries of the world and learn about our fellow man, their
customs, needs and the land they inhabit.
THE
ULTIMATE CHALLENGE for Solar Navigator: is
to circle the globe. Many
routes have been proposed, developed and investigated. The best example of
which and the most likely is shown on this page as the Sunshine Route.
"It's a wonderful world, let's not ruin it."
Planning
this expedition has not proved to be a simple matter. One of the
most important factors to be considered is the safety of the ship and
crew. Many tropical areas are only safe for six months of the
year. Our route is west-about so as not to fight the prevailing
winds on a course designed to capture the sun. The boats average
performance and the number of provisioning stops, will determine the
time of the voyage, as will the requirements of our project partners.
We hope you will in part
experience the flavour of this exciting voyage from the destinations
listed and learn something of the exotic locations. The World is
indeed our Oyster.
Several records will
be set, others to beat notably:-
1.
The electric Trans-Atlantic Ocean record - to be set.
2.
The electric Trans-Pacific Ocean record - 138 days to
beat.
3.
The electric Trans-Indian Ocean record - to be set.
THE
SUNSHINE ROUTE
A
date for the start of the event has yet to be set, although it is hoped
for a launch in 2013 and an attempt to set a number of records in 2014. Gibraltar is
where the fun begins and ends. The route will encompass both great Canals. It is hoped to
transit the Panama Canal in February heading for the Galapagos and
thence joining the South Equatorial Current to Indonesia via the
Torres Strait by August. Still going with the S.E.
trades across the Indian Ocean, then through the Suez Canal to Port
Said into the Mediterranean to Malta and Gibraltar. It is
expected this expedition will last 120 days.
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Eventually,
it is hoped to be in a position to go around the world in 80 days or
less as per the above route calendar.
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York
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Zealand
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iron industry
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