TRANSATLANTIC SUN 21 - THE TEAM

First Solar Atlantic Crossing Attempt Team Members

WHO is WHO

transatlantic21 requires considerable logistics and a great deal of time.
It is a non-profit project and not without risks. In other words, it cannot be realized without the assistance of many idealists. The names and motivations of those individuals who have committed themselves to transatlantic21 can be found here.

MEET THE CREW

Marc Wüst, shipbuilder

and manager of MW-Line

It was his idea to cross the Atlantic. He is constructing "sun21" with his team and will captain the boat from Basel to Miami.

"My goal is to see through the development of solar boats from the experimental phase to commercial exploitation. transatlantic21 is, so far, the biggest step on this route."

www.mwline.ch

Michel Thonney, skipper and author

An experienced ocean sailor he is responsible for navigation (boat and crew). He will guide "sun21" together with M. Wüst as far as Miami and then alone on to New York.

"I spend many weeks each year on my yacht in the Caribbean hoping for good winds. But on "sun21", I'll be wanting lulls and plenty of sun. I'm looking forward to it!"

Martin Vosseler

Dr. Martin Vosseler, physician and

innitiator of the energy forum sun21

He established the necessary contacts for the realization of the project and is President of the association transatlantic21. He will be a member of the crew from Basel to New York. "See the sun — sea and sun: a recipe for the future!"

www.sun21.ch

Dr. Beat von Scarpatetti, historian, university lecturer

and President of the "Club of the Carfree."

He was looking for an environmentally friendly way to reach America. He is a member of the association transatlantic21 and is responsible for the cultural aspects of the project. He will be a member of the crew from Basel to New York.

www.clubderautofreien.ch

David G. Senn

Prof. David G. Senn, Professor of Zoology and

Ocean Biology at the University of Basel

He will use "sun21" for biological studies, and plans to analyze the plankton right across the Atlantic. He will be a member of the crew from Seville to the Caribbean.

"The objective will be to watch the phenomena of life in the "wave range" between the hydrosphere and atmosphere. I expect to see whales, flying fish, storm birds and, of course, a species-rich population of plankton in the light-abundant surface layers of the water. On "sun21" I shall be able to live out my passion for ocean biology."

www.zoo.unibas.ch/vertebratelab

Management of the project on terra firma

Dr. Daniela Schlettwein, epidemiologist, President of sun21

Her support and networking made the project possible. She is a member of transatlantic21 and has built up the network for the financial realization of the project. She is responsible for making contacts with partner organizations at the different ports of call.

".... isn’t this the most fascinating way to carry our credo for solar energy across the globe?" www.sun21.ch

Urs Wehrli, biologist, PR adviser

He initiated the project with M. Wust and now takes on responsibility for coordination and communication.

"To interest more and more people in renewable sources of energy – this is a goal which the project can reach only with professional public relations. That will be my contribution."

SHIVER ME SOLAR PANELS - YOU'RE A BIT EARLY MATEY

TRANSATLANTIC 21 - Solar Powered Atlantic Crossing Attempt 2006 - 2007
TRANSATLANTIC 21	THE BOAT	AIMS	ROUTE
TEAM or CREW	SUPPORTERS	HEADQUARTERS	F. A. Q.
NOVEMBER 06	DECEMBER 06	JANUARY 07	FEBRUARY 07
MARCH 07	APRIL 07	NEW RECORD	RECEPTION

FUTURE WORLD CONTENDERS

Solar powered trimaran concept drawing

PlanetSolar - solar powered trimaran

Solar record contenders Solar Navigator and PlanetSolar

LINKS:

National Center for Photovoltaics - Hotline-October 2006

10-9-06 Solar Boat A project called Transatlantic 21 is almost ready to attempt the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean – from Europe to the United States ... www.nrel.gov/ncpv/hotline/10_06_week2.html

Basel - official website of the Canton of Basel-Stadt

Sun21_Abfahrt Sun 21, On 16 October the transatlantic21 association’s solar catamaran left Basel en route for its transatlantic record attempt to New York. ... www.basel.ch/en/basel