There's a long history of people sailing across an ocean by themselves, or attempting to. Usually they are in small boats, which are easier to handle by oneself, which gives us the term "microyacht." As the boats got smaller, the competitive nature of the sport went from the accomplishment of making it across the ocean to racing other solo sailors to seeing who can make the smallest boat to get there in.
Andrew Bedwell is no novice in solo sailing, or even microyachting. His newest boat is the smallest yet, and will set a new world record if he makes it across the Atlantic in May. The route will take him 1900 miles from Newfoundland to Ireland. The microyacht, called the Big C V2, is only 4.5 feet wide. How long is it? He won't reveal that, but it is shorter than the current record holder, which was 5 feet, 4 inches long (1.63 meters). It is made of aluminum and carries solar panels, a power system, food and water, sails, and even has room for Bedwell to stretch his legs out when sitting inside. The Big C V2 can also be packed up and sealed in case of a storm. Read about the tiniest microyacht at Practical Boat Owner. -via Messy Nessy Chic
(Image credit: Andrew Bedwell)
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