To achieve 20 percent of the speed of light (0.2 c), the Starshot nanocraft and sail would require a 100 Gigawatt (100 billion watts) laser array to push the sail for a sustained period of 10 minutes.

Meet the women making waves in the male-dominated sport of sailing as they challenge stereotypes and age-old superstitions. Ancient sailors believed it was a bad omen, angering the sea gods and ...

Women sailing during SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week. ... “Sailing is my great passion, but I see this [race week] as a way to share that passion with my family and friends,” Mr Permezel said.