Friends of the Earth yacht sets sail

1 June 2006

The yacht gets a name

Jonathan Crinion's state-of-the-art yacht - named Friends of the Earth - has launched in Cape Town, South Africa.

Jonathan Crinion

The yacht is a showcase for some of the technological solutions to climate change:

• Solar powered electrics
  All of the yacht's electrical equipment will be powered by the sun.
• No fridge
  Fresh food will be grown on board instead. A nutritionist has designed Jonathan's diet.
• Solar heated shower
  A simple black bag filled with water and a hot sunny day will heat the shower.
• Energy efficient fittings
  Everything from the stove to navigation lights has been selected to maximise energy savings.

I'm thrilled to be sailing in support of The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth's climate campaign.

Jonathan Crinion, Skipper

La Route du Rhum

The Class 40 yacht is undergoing sea trials before taking part in the La Route du Rhum in October.

Friends of the Earth in the water

La Route du Rhum is a transatlantic solo sailing race.

The 2006 Route du Rhum will be the first international race for this new class of yacht.

Watch this space for news and updates on the yacht.

Press for change

Ask your MP to support The Big Ask
Friends of the Earth is calling on the Government to pass a new law to help stop climate change.

Resource

JonathanCrinion.com
Visit the skipper's website for more information about the boat's design and the races it'll be taking part in.

British yacht sets sail for La Route du Rhum
Press release with more details of the boat and its launch.