To Freeze or Not to Freeze?
How essential is it really to have ice cubes in that drink? We have ours without ice, not because we detest it, rather because of energy considerations.
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Sailing Green to Minimize Carbon Footprint
Once we decided to sail into the sunset, we committed ourselves to minimize our carbon footprint and ‘sailing green’. From that day on, our everyday would be directly connected to nature, moving with the wind, and generating our energy from the sun. We planned to make Journey self-sufficient by outfitting her with some type of…
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New Products
Flexible Solar Panel From SUNBEAMsystems Designed in Sweden with clean looks, a high finish and with no visible internal wiring, the surface of the SUNBEAMsystem ‘Tough’ flexible solar panel is, as the name suggests, tougher than other panels seen before in the solar industry. Made to endure the tough marine environment, the double UV protection…
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Ever Wondered About a Water Maker?
Have you ever wondered about a water maker? We did. Every time I lugged those jerry jugs aboard. Every time I ran across the bay to the water dock in the dinghy on a wild and windy day. Every time someone ran a tap for more than a few seconds. Every time the tanks got…
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Green Cruising
Topics like sustainable resources and waste disposal are all over the media, the public shows concern and agrees that something should be done in order to save the planet. For many, environmental woes remain somewhat theoretical, distant, brushed aside by more sensational topics. Cruisers tend to be more aware of their impact on the earth…
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Cruising Must Haves
When we first set out cruising, life in our floating home wasn’t quite as comfy as we’d hoped it would be. Over the years we’ve added gadgets and gear that made life easier while keeping an eye on energy, fuel and water consumption. Here are ten of our favorite things, some of them big, others…
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Wind Generators vs. Solar Panels Part II: Wind Generators
Just like with solar panels, if a boater is considering a wind generator there are some obvious and not so obvious decisions to be made in determining the best possible choice.
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Exploring the Benefits of Solar Panels
Solar panels come in many sizes and forms and can be an excellent source of power for vessels of all types and sizes. What are the benefits?
