Imagine this: you are out exploring the great outdoor and you stumble upon a beautiful body that stands between you and the unexplored area. At this point, you probably wish you have a kayak with you. Then again, that’s just wishful thinking because if you had a kayak, you probably won’t make it this far. Life’s just so. It was never fair. It is either you have this or that, never both. Well, the good news is, that won’t be the case if you have the Justin Case Lightweight Foldable Kayak. Measuring no more than 30 x 4 x 4 inches (76.2 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm) and weighing no more than a Chihuahua at under 6 lbs (2.7 kg), it is probably the most portable kayak money can buy to date. Continue reading This Full-size Kayak Is Foldable And Weighs Less Than A Chihuahua
Tag Archives: Watercraft
Ultraskiff 360 Proves That Round Boats Can Be As Adept As Regular Boats
If you recall, we made an editorial about a revolutionary, flying saucer-like boat from the 50s two years ago. In the post, we believed that the notion of a round boat was preposterous, simply because it defies hydrodynamic principles, or so we thought. We didn’t believe anyone would ever attempt to make a boat round, but as it turns out, we couldn’t be more wrong; a Florida-based company called Ultra Skiff Inc. actually did. So, yes, Ultra Skiff actually designed and produces circular watercraft, which it calls UltraSkiff 360 Personal Watercraft. Continue reading Ultraskiff 360 Proves That Round Boats Can Be As Adept As Regular Boats
Ortega Mk. 1C Personal Submarine Is Both A Boat And A Submersible
Seen enough of sky and the ocean surfaces? Well, then it is time to take your adventure beneath the surface. Nope, not underground, tho. Mankind have yet to find a way to safely bored into the ground and besides, there’s really nothing see within the Earth’s crust, so I guess the next logical step is to go into the ocean and explore the deeps of the ocean and what better way to do so in a submarine? Sure, you can always go the diving route, but if sharks and the unknown scares you, then a sub is the way to go and the Ortega Mk. 1C Three Seater Personal Submarine is one such underwater craft that will allows you and two other person to cut through the deep blue with ease. Continue reading Ortega Mk. 1C Personal Submarine Is Both A Boat And A Submersible
Superyacht Takes A Dive With Migaloo M-Series Private Submersible Yachts
Forget about two-man submarine. If you really want to explore the deep blue sea and marvel at the expansive ocean, Migaloo M-Series Private Submersible Yachts are your best bet. Mind you, we are not talking about some teeny weeny submarines here. We are talking about submarine that’s way larger than an Ohio class sub of the U.S. Navy. Yes. That Ohio class. While your fellow richie rich are chilling out on the deck of their multimillion yachts, you can surprise them with one of these luxury sub from beneath. Now, wouldn’t that be fun? They will probably choke on their martinis when this behemoth breaks out of the water. Continue reading Superyacht Takes A Dive With Migaloo M-Series Private Submersible Yachts
SipaBoards Air Standup Paddleboard Self-inflates In 5 Minutes
Standup paddleboard is one way to enjoy the beauty of a tranquil lake, but getting the board from home to your local lake is not easiest task, let alone bringing it overseas. However, creative homo sapiens have made it easier by going the inflatable route but then, there’s the strenuous pumping to do that will drain out your energy to have fun. The solution? SipaBoards Air. SipaBoards Air is a self-inflating standup paddleboard outfitted with SipaAir compressor that will take the flat-out SipaBoards Air to the perfect pressure in just 5 minutes, saving you the muscle power for the real fun on the water. The pump is powered by a removable and rechargeable battery that’s good for three inflations per 3-hour charge. Continue reading SipaBoards Air Standup Paddleboard Self-inflates In 5 Minutes
Boeing New Autonomous Submarine Can Stay Submerged For Months
Boeing is most notable for commercial and military aircraft, but unbeknownst to some, it also dabbles in watercraft, specifically underwater systems, for over 50 years now. The company’s latest development is a 51-foot Echo Voyager, an unmanned undersea vehicle, that’s design to operate autonomously for months on end. Prior to Echo Voyager, Boeing has two other UUVs, the 32-ft Echo Seeker and the 18-ft Echo Ranger. But in the eyes Boeing, the duo are just “testbeds” as they have an effective mission period of two-three days and both requires a surface ship for launch and recovery. Clearly, those aren’t the ideal feature set in today’s context. Continue reading Boeing New Autonomous Submarine Can Stay Submerged For Months
Pyramid-shaped Yacht Looks Like Star Destroyer Flying Above The Water
One thing we like about boats is, there’s a huge room for design freedom. Unlike aircraft which you have to adhere to certain engineering factors, thus resulting in every aircraft looking pretty much the same. Speaking of design freedom, designer Jonathan Schwinge definitely leverages on that 101 percent when he conceptualized a pyramid-shaped super yacht which he call Schwinge Tetra. So name after the tetrahedron form, Schwinge Tetra uses hydrofoils to rise above the water and together with its radical shape, makes it look like an Imperial Star Destroyer from the front. It really looks like something pull out of the pages of a sci-fi novel. Continue reading Pyramid-shaped Yacht Looks Like Star Destroyer Flying Above The Water
Triton 6600/2 Personal Submarine Can Dive To 6,600 Feet, Cost A Cool $5.5M
Ever wanted to explore the deep underwater world without having to get wet or worry about decompression? Well, now you can – if you have at least $5.5 million to spare. With that amount of money, you can procure the Triton 6600/2 personal submarine which you can take down to 6,600 feet deep, all while enjoying the surface pressure throughout the entire journey. And at 6,600 feet, the Triton 6600/2 has the honor of being world’s first deep diving submersible with a transparent acrylic hull, beating U-Worx’s research sub that did 5,600 feet. Though, it won’t have robotic arms for you to pick up whatever underwater relics that you may stumble upon. Continue reading Triton 6600/2 Personal Submarine Can Dive To 6,600 Feet, Cost A Cool $5.5M
U-Boat Worx Launches World’s First 3-person Submarine Capable of Diving to 5,600 Feet
Getting to a depth of 5,600 feet (1,700 meters) is not unachievable, but it is usually done through crammed submersible with limited field of view or unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). With that in mind, Dutch private submarine builder, U-Worx teamed up with leading scientists to design a compact and cost-effective submarine that will enable researchers to reach extreme depth safely, comfortably and without inhibiting the vision. Based on the submarine builder’s C-Explorer and packing proven technology, the U-Boat Worx C-Researcher 3, as it is called, is the world’s first 3-person submarine capable of deep dive and it is the first of its kind to achieve such depth with a spherical acrylic pressure hull design. Continue reading U-Boat Worx Launches World’s First 3-person Submarine Capable of Diving to 5,600 Feet
You Don’t Need Waves to Surf with Onean Electric Surfboard
Love surfing, but lack of the access to seaside without driving a day or two? Well, fret not, with the this electric surfboard from Basque Country firm, Onean, you can surf as long as there’s a waterbody large enough for you to do so. While this may not go well with purists, you can’t deny it is a quick fix for days when the sea is dead calm. Two models are being offered, Carver and Manta. The former takes on the shape and size of a traditional surfboard and is geared towards adrenalin junkies, while the latter resembles an oversized bodyboard for relaxed cruising. Continue reading You Don’t Need Waves to Surf with Onean Electric Surfboard