 The 14ft kite powered boat has room for one person only |
Somerset explorer Dom Mee has announced the route for what he says is the world's first ocean crossing in a kite-powered boat. Mr Mee plans to sail from St John's in Newfoundland, Canada, on 15 August and arrive in Exmouth between 35 and 75 days later.
His friend, the magician Uri Geller named the boat Little Murka - Russian for cat - on Tuesday in Exmouth.
Mr Mee has said the 3,500 mile attempt will be his hardest challenge yet.
The craft has been entirely produced in the South West, using kites designed in the United States. It is equipped with the latest satellite communication and navigational tools.
With kites measuring up to 10 square metres, the boat will reach a maximum speed of eight knots.
Mr Mee will be sending emailed progress reports to his website.
The explorer is also planning a solo sailing expedition in 2007.
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