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28 November 2012, 10:06 AM

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PS Lewis's Latest Hairbrained Scheme!

"A retired Nato scientist from Berkshire has launched what he hopes will be the first unmanned boat to cross the Atlantic."

Includes an interview with the man himself

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-20520968

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28 November 2012, 10:33 AM

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28 November 2012, 11:18 AM

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Brilliant idea Pete!
Next time could you try a manned version.

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28 November 2012, 01:28 PM

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Well spotted Puff

It has been sailing around Bray Lake for months and months - unmanned.

Now, it was stuck at the Needles Beach last night - I'm hoping it's freed itself and is on its way!

A mans got to do something to keep the interest these days!

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28 November 2012, 04:55 PM

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Well I have sat dreaming away while crossing the Atlantic that many times while the machinery does it all by itself that I think he has every chance of success.

Les