[GJM] Fw: sailtransportnetwork.com and other STN news

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Is this a "wave of the future"? 

 
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From: Culture Change
Date: 01/28/07 17:15:28
To: culturechange at lists.mutualaid.org
Subject: sailtransportnetwork.com and other STN news
 
Culture Change Letter #151
 
Sail Transport Network is forming a bow wave
 
by Jan Lundberg
 
In a time of worsening news about the climate, Bush's War on Iraq,
and you name it, there is at least some good news for a positive
future.  There is a low-tech project with huge potential that upholds
sustainable economics and natural, convivial living -- while not
polluting.  It's based on the proven traditions and romantic images
of the sea and graceful boats.
 
The Sail Transport Network (STN) is gathering speed even as you read
this.  We ourselves misjudged the current interest level that has us
pleasantly surprised.  Major news media will soon give STN a boost
due to the relevance of challenging the dwindling-oil basis of
petroleum for shipping and passenger travel.  No matter what oil
prices may be doing now or later, STN is on its way to becoming
operational in a high profile fashion.
 
Sail power is more than some theoretical future mini-substitute for
today's oil-based trade and flying and driving.  STN's team is
growing, dedicated, talented and well informed about energy and
environmental issues -- and we love adventure and accept risk.  We
even have our own flag for participating sailboats and supporters on
land.  We will keep reporting on STN's meeting its potential -- as we
do it.  You're welcome to not just watch but help bring about a
better reality for sustainable transport all the sooner.
 
Those of us in STN may enjoy a better health & survival outlook than
many an inland urbanite or "landlubber" who is stuck in four walls
and on four wheels.  We are doing something about loathsome freeway
commuting and being surrounded by addicted consumers.  Yet we are
inclusive and are trying to bring succor to society's need for
uninterrupted communication, exchange, and trade -- via renewable
energy.  We are far along in planning tomorrow's importing and
exporting of essential, valued (but lower volume) goods and the
passages of travelers.  We not only envision living and working on
the water and enjoying landfalls for pleasure and trade, we have
researched ecovillage living on land that is inclined toward pedal
power, animal power, canals and trains to replace (in part) the
hyperconsumption based on peaking petroleum going on today.
Petro-addiction and related symptoms of decline are dragging the
whole world down precipitously.
 
So I invite you to learn more about our mission and objectives.  Our
first sail-freight vessel is the Schooner Wanderer, now getting a
refit.  Her captain is Paul Flowers, whose inspiration is Joshua
Slocum, who over 100 years ago circumnavigated the planet
single-handed.  To read about the legacy of Slocum, who refit his
boat starting in worse shape than the Wanderer, read Capt. Flowers'
story "The Legacy and Spirit of Joshua Slocum" at
http://www.culturechange.org/cms/index
php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=1
Learn about Capt. Flowers' progress and challenges on the refit of
the Wanderer, and enjoy Dmitry Orlov's splendid sail transport
articles, and more: all on http:/sailtransportnetwork.com !  We hope
to hear from you and sea you!
 
Jan Lundberg
Culture Change
 
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