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Wind Powered Catamaran Lets Travelers Cross England to France in 5 Hours
International
Published on 28 April 2026
It runs mostly on wind and tides, not engines
A British startup, SailLink, is launching a new English Channel crossing between Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer on a catamaran powered mainly by wind and tides. The eco-friendly trip takes about four to five hours and boards directly from town-centre marinas, aiming to prove wind powered transport can work for everyday passengers.
- SailLink connects Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer on a wind and tide driven catamaran
- The crossing typically takes four to five hours and targets an eco friendly travel experience
- Passengers board from town centre marinas for a simpler, less stressful start
- The service is designed to demonstrate wind powered transport is commercially viable
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