If you feel like reducing your carbon footprint and want to instead increase the use of your literal footprint, you'll want to take the WiTHiN human-powered boat out for a spin the next time you are on the open seas.
Created by Greg Kolodziejzyk, the vessel is fueled solely by the spinning of pedals located inside the cockpit. The body of the boat is made primarily from carbon fiber, making it extremely lightweight and easy to move without a traditional motor. It has been reported to get up to a speed of 3.7 knots, but of course this would depend on how fast you want to pump your legs.
Forget spinning class -- taking this ship out for a sailing trip will give you more than enough exercise for the day.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-friendly Watercrafts
- Pedal-powered watercrafts like the WiTHiN human-powered boat demonstrate a trend towards environmentally sustainable water transport.
- Human-powered Transportation
- The WiTHiN boat shows a trend towards human-powered transportation in the form of pedal-propelled vehicles.
- Lightweight Carbon Fiber Structures
- As seen in the construction of the WiTHiN boat, there is a trend towards lightweight carbon fiber structures in watercraft design.
Where This Applies
- Boating and Water Sports
- The boating and water sports industry can take advantage of the trend towards environmentally sustainable watercraft by creating new lines of pedal-powered vessels.
- Fitness and Health
- The fitness and health industry can leverage the trend towards human-powered transportation by marketing pedal-powered watercrafts as a fun and exciting way to exercise.
- Engineering and Materials Science
- The engineering and materials science industry can capitalize on the trend towards lightweight carbon fiber structures by developing new technologies and methods for creating high-strength, lightweight structures.
