Sailing cargo project around the world – by Mahonri Gibson – sailingdog.org

1 May 2015 - Fairtransport

Sail-powered shipping is experiencing a revival! “We couldn’t find a current list of all the various projects around the world that are attempting (and doing) to bring back sail freight, so sailingdog.org made one!”

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