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Considering it's a roll-on/roll-off ship, they're this close to providing a transatlantic passenger+vehicle ferry service, which would really be fun.

gsf_emergency_4 11mo ago
Interviews with CEO, where he stresses that the main problem is not sailing upwind but to get there on time. https://youtu.be/qhAlImSIDyU https://youtu.be/qhAlImSIDyU https://youtu.be/QfHJE1UwMTw https://youtu.be/QfHJE1UwMTw Another contender https://youtu.be/xsFc3pro8Y8 https://youtu.be/xsFc3pro8Y8 (Also FR based, cultural reason?)
- simgt 11mo ago
  There's also Grain de Sail. Not only French, all these are from the region of Britanny, sailing is very cultural.
  - pablomalo 11mo ago
    Nit: Brittany. With greetings from Saint-Malo ;)
- potato3732842 11mo ago
  Getting there on time is just a figment of the fact that you have to effectively sail further when sailing upwind.
  - fsckboy 11mo ago
    so what you're saying is, there's no problem sailing upwind, you just need to worry about getting there on time?
mrlonglong 11mo ago
Bear in mind that US cars are designed to cope with poor quality fuel with sulphur in it. Bringing an European spec car with engines not designed for use in the US may result in expensive damage. This is based on what I learned 30 years ago so this may be out of date now.
- potato3732842 11mo ago
  This is still true for diesel vehicles. I don't think it was ever true for gasoline vehicles since lubricity doesn't really matter for them. That said, a lot of the relevant key components are technically capable of operation on either though doing so in reality can be more complicated.
tibbon 11mo ago
I’ve been looking for a reasonable way to get me and my motorcycle to Europe and back (rentals of my bike are $300/day, and I want to ride off-road occasionally, which isn’t great for rentals). I’ve also always wanted to sail the ocean. This could be a win.
- MezzoDelCammin 11mo ago
  Have You checked the validity of registration/insurance? I'm kinda curious about doing it the other way and trying some BDRs) maybe in a few years)
  - jonah 11mo ago
    I regularly see groups of riders with European plates on their bikes, traveling up and down Highway 1 - a very scenic and twisty road up the California coast. So, it must be doable without too much problem.
- sandworm101 11mo ago
  Often when you see people on TV doing "around the world" stuff, they actually buy separate motorcycles for each continent, often moving accessories and such over to the next bike. Given the logistical costs for such endevours, the extra bikes are not a big deal and bypass most all the registrarion/insurance issues.
  - tibbon 11mo ago
    I’ve considered that too- particularly for riding Asia. I do wonder the logistics too of a foreigner buying a vehicle and getting all the paperwork in line, and selling it then; but it might still be easier and cheaper on the balance
- lancewiggs 11mo ago
  Generally you pack it into a crate and fly it. You may well need a Carnet and/or other paperwork, and it only makes sense for longer trips. Consider buying a bike in Europe instead - generally cheaper and you can get something more appropriate to the terrain.

gsf_emergency_4 11mo ago

Interviews with CEO, where he stresses that the main problem is not sailing upwind but to get there on time. https://youtu.be/qhAlImSIDyU https://youtu.be/qhAlImSIDyU https://youtu.be/QfHJE1UwMTw https://youtu.be/QfHJE1UwMTw Another contender https://youtu.be/xsFc3pro8Y8 https://youtu.be/xsFc3pro8Y8 (Also FR based, cultural reason?)

simgt 11mo ago
There's also Grain de Sail. Not only French, all these are from the region of Britanny, sailing is very cultural.
- pablomalo 11mo ago
  Nit: Brittany. With greetings from Saint-Malo ;)
potato3732842 11mo ago
Getting there on time is just a figment of the fact that you have to effectively sail further when sailing upwind.
- fsckboy 11mo ago
  so what you're saying is, there's no problem sailing upwind, you just need to worry about getting there on time?

mrlonglong 11mo ago

Bear in mind that US cars are designed to cope with poor quality fuel with sulphur in it. Bringing an European spec car with engines not designed for use in the US may result in expensive damage. This is based on what I learned 30 years ago so this may be out of date now.

potato3732842 11mo ago
This is still true for diesel vehicles. I don't think it was ever true for gasoline vehicles since lubricity doesn't really matter for them. That said, a lot of the relevant key components are technically capable of operation on either though doing so in reality can be more complicated.

tibbon 11mo ago

I’ve been looking for a reasonable way to get me and my motorcycle to Europe and back (rentals of my bike are $300/day, and I want to ride off-road occasionally, which isn’t great for rentals). I’ve also always wanted to sail the ocean. This could be a win.

MezzoDelCammin 11mo ago
Have You checked the validity of registration/insurance? I'm kinda curious about doing it the other way and trying some BDRs) maybe in a few years)
- jonah 11mo ago
  I regularly see groups of riders with European plates on their bikes, traveling up and down Highway 1 - a very scenic and twisty road up the California coast. So, it must be doable without too much problem.
sandworm101 11mo ago
Often when you see people on TV doing "around the world" stuff, they actually buy separate motorcycles for each continent, often moving accessories and such over to the next bike. Given the logistical costs for such endevours, the extra bikes are not a big deal and bypass most all the registrarion/insurance issues.
- tibbon 11mo ago
  I’ve considered that too- particularly for riding Asia. I do wonder the logistics too of a foreigner buying a vehicle and getting all the paperwork in line, and selling it then; but it might still be easier and cheaper on the balance
lancewiggs 11mo ago
Generally you pack it into a crate and fly it. You may well need a Carnet and/or other paperwork, and it only makes sense for longer trips. Consider buying a bike in Europe instead - generally cheaper and you can get something more appropriate to the terrain.