…Sailboats can now sail upwind?

Revelation II

The Revelation II is a catamaran sailboat that can actually sail directly into the wind courtesy of the 20-foot carbon fiber propeller that sticks straight out of the top of the ship. Apparently, drag be damned, this thing actually works. Green sailors, meet your new best friend.

[Via: TreeHugger]

 

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