Eco Sailing – Silent, Solar, and Surprisingly Fast

 

Eco Sailing – Silent, Solar, and Surprisingly Fast

Because sometimes the quietest boat makes the biggest impression

When people think of sailing, they usually imagine flapping sails, creaking sheets, and the occasional shout of “Starboard!” But there’s another side to modern sailing: eco sailing, where silence is golden, and the wind isn’t the only power source.

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⚡ Silent Power – Our Electric Outboard

Our Whaly 455R with a 3kW electric outboard and solar-charged battery has completely changed how we think about support boats.

• No roar of a petrol engine

• No smell of fuel

• Just a quiet hum and a smooth push through the water

When we’re crewing a safety boat or filming races, that silence is priceless. We can glide alongside dinghies without startling sailors — or wildlife.

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🌞 Sailing on Sunshine

The best part? The boat is powered at home on solar panels and batteries. Every journey on the Thames is effectively powered by the sun.

It feels good to know we’re cutting out emissions, costs, and trips to the petrol station — and proving that clean energy works just as well on the river as it does in the driveway.

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🚤 Surprisingly Fast

Eco doesn’t mean slow. The Whaly can move at a decent clip when needed, even towing dinghies or charging upriver against the stream. True, it’s not breaking any speed records — but it’s steady, reliable, and gets the job done without fuss.

And when we switch back into sailing mode, we remember that dinghies themselves are the original eco craft: wind-powered, elegant, and infinitely renewable.

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🌍 Why Eco Sailing Matters

• Cleaner rivers – fewer spills and fumes

• Quieter water – better for birds, fish, and paddlers

• Lower running costs – sunlight doesn’t come with a price tag

• Future-proof – sustainable boating is here to stay

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Final Thought

Eco sailing isn’t about being worthy or joyless. It’s about embracing innovation and tradition together.

A sailboat powered by wind.
A safety boat powered by the sun.
A future powered by both.

And best of all? It’s surprisingly fun.

📖 Learn more about our eco adventures: https://pmrsailing.uk/