Energy is the heart of any eco-friendly sailing program, and heavy consumers of electric power will want an efficient battery charging system if they intend to remain off the grid for long periods. How effectively a wind generator can help meet your energy needs depends on where and when you plan to cruise (see PS April 2018, “Choosing a Wind Generator”).
Before diving into the topic of responsible boating, we’re required to say something about global warming and carbon. Primordial carbon was sequestered by several mechanisms. Fossil fuels seem the most obvious, but in fact that represents only a tiny portion of the total. Most found its way into carbonates sediments, including limestone and sandstone. Plants, […]
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Be aware that a less-experienced sailors report of a great anchorage with plenty of depth, or statements like We ran aground here! don't do you much good if they fail to include basic info such as their boat's draft, state of the tide, etc. Other sailors' facility reviews should also be taken with a grain of salt. For example: The dockmaster hates Algerian Snaggle-tooth Poodles (like our Fluffy), so were never coming back, and you shouldnt either!
