MiniCat: The Boat in a Bag

by Justin Glow on

The MiniCat is a mini-catamaran that folds up into a bag. It’s light enough to carry (40kgs — just under 90lbs) and small enough to fit in your trunk. There are no tools needed to get the cat out of the bag and onto the water, though it does take about a half hour “once experience has been gained,” according to the FAQ. Once your done sailing, it takes about another 20 minutes to get it back into the bag.

Three options are available: Standard, Super, and Sport, with prices starting at £2,450 (roughly $5,000 USD) for the lowest model.

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Only in OZ: Beer Can Boat Journey

by Kelly Amabile on

Three intrepid Aussies who like their grog decided to do something special with their growing mound of discarded beer cans.

“We were just sitting around in our shed drinking beer and wondering what we could do with all the cans,” Brad Gillam told reporters on the banks of the Brisbane River today.

Following in the footsteps of the annual Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta, the three Queensland pals decided to make their own “tinnie” and embark on a three-day sailing trip. The trio collected cans for over two years, aided by donations from fellow beer guzzling folks. Their vessel was constructed from 8000 empty cans, as well as silicon and plywood.

Their initial idea was an ambitious recycling project, but the death of Mr. Gillam’s 10-week-old daughter in January from SIDS made the journey an opportunity to spread the word and raise money for the fight against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Skipper Gillam and his shipmates hope they will be able to donate up to $200,000 to the Sids and Kids Queensland charity.

Top Ten Charter Yachts in the World

by Karen Walrond on

I’ve mentioned before that rustic life is not for me … so you can imagine
my delight when our sister blog, Luxist,
featured the Top Ten Charter Yachts in the
World.  Now this is my kind of living:  I mean, really, who couldn’t do with a "mother-of-pearl
inlay antique cabinet"?  Or an on-board theatre?  Or, seriously, a helipad?

Definitely check this article out.  Ranging in price from US$125,000 to US$480,00 per week,
they’re practically a steal (for Bill Gates).