J/Boats offers electric option
J/Boats is now offering a factory installed Torqeedo electric pod drive as an option on its new 28ft J/9 daysailer. “In recent years, we have seen growing interest in electric propulsion as a sustainable alternative to diesel inboards or gas outboards,” says Jeff Johnstone, president, J/Boats. “Torqeedo’s electric outboards have been popular as add-ons to […]
What packaging is most commonly found in the oceans?
Ten plastic products account for 75% of all waste in the oceans.
All Gustave Trouvé Award nominees for 2021. Congratulations!
There were so many boats nominated in this year’s Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating that there had to be separate voting pages for each of the 5 categories. But when you see all of the 100 electric boats nominated in The Gussies in one place…it starts to give you some […]
Interactions with killer whales, follow the safety protocol
Since 2020, a new phenomenon has been detected in the behaviour of killer whales. They now come into contact with boaters, interacting with sailboats in particular. What attitude should we adopt and how can we protect ourselves against these interactions? Explanations with Paula Mendez Fernandez, engineer at the Pelagis Observatory.
MDL taps into circular economy with recycling contract renewal
MDL Marinas has renewed its recycling and waste disposal contract with leading waste management specialist SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. Tapping into the circular economy, MDL says the new contract enables it to increase the amount and type of waste it can recycle, from food to ferrous metals, which will then be transformed into new […]
Japan celebrates Ocean Day
Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Japan’s Ocean Day is being celebrated across the nation on July 22, 2021. The day marks the return of Emperor Meiji from a steamship trip to the Tohoku Region of Japan (located in the northeast of the country) in 1876. It has been declared a national […]
Choosing Lithium-Ion Batteries for Sailboats
LFP batteries—along with their associated management system—present the safest lithium-ion option. (Steve D’Antonio/) Lithium-ion batteries are a hot topic in the sailing community these days, and many sailors wonder if they’re a practical option. They actually come in a variety of chemistries, each with its own set of advantages and potential pitfalls; lithium-iron-phosphate, or LFP, […]
‘I’ve seen 40 on one dive’: invasive lionfish threatens ecosystems in Med
A removal project aims to reduce numbers of the unwelcome arrival that has quickly become prevalent Non-native lionfish have become increasingly common in parts of the Mediterranean in recent years, threatening local ecosystems and posing a hazard to humans through their venomous spines. Marine biologist Prof Jason Hall-Spencer first saw a lionfish off the coast […]
Time for 10 Ocean Trivia Questions
How much do you really know about the ocean? Here is your chance to test your knowledge with our ocean trivia quiz. Each question is followed by a photo and then the corresponding answer before moving onto the next question. Will you score a perfect 10/10? There is only one way to find out. Let’s […]
Finsulate, boatfolk and five others partner to launch Cleaner marina
Seven sailing organisations, including boatfolk, Finsulate and the Ocean Cruising Club, have joined forces to champion marinas as guardians of cleaner waters, and have launched a free, online resource Cleaner marina. The founding partners boatfolk, savvy navvy, Ecoworks marine, Clean Sailors, the Ocean Cruising Club, The SeaCleaners and Finsulate have teamed up with the aim […]
