Are clothes made from recycled materials really more sustainable?
A growing number of brands are switching to recycled fibers but experts worry people may believe their purchases are impact-free – when that’s far from trueWoven into your clothes is a material that takes on many disguises. It may have the texture of wool, the lightness of linen or the sleekness of silk. It’s in […]
Musto’s One Single Material collection
World-leading British sailing brand Musto has partnered with 11th Hour Racing to create the new Evolution One Single Material collection. The aim of the collection is to create high-performance clothing without compromising on style or sustainability.
Is Seaweed the Sustainable Performance Fabric of the Future?
Satisfy’s latest line employs ocean-bred technology that is simultaneously time-tested and revolutionary.
Single use plastic free accreditation launched for marine businesses
A new accreditation scheme has been launched to help sailors identify clubs, training centres and marine businesses which are cutting their use of single use plastic The new accreditation scheme was launched by The Green Blue and the Final Straw Foundation at the Southampton Boat Show Sailors will now be able to identify businesses, clubs […]
Zodiac launches two electric RIBs
Zodiac is launching a range of electric RIBs, powered by Torqeedo, called eOpen. Designed in partnership with the German leader in electric marine motors, Torqeedo, there are two models, the eOpen 3.1 and eOpen 3.4. Both models will have a range of around 50 minutes at a speed of about 12 knots, the company says. […]
Best boat solar panels: 6 options for boosting your yacht’s power
We take a look at 6 of the best solar panels for boats, from folding units to cutting-edge flexible panels Free power forever? If only it was that simple! Photo: Graham Snook For many in the boating community, boat solar panels represent something of a holy grail. They are, after all, the gift that keeps […]
PFAS: fears over lax US standards prompts bill on beauty products’ safety
Senators re-introduce bill after study finds toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are ubiquitous in common self-care products Earlier this summer, a new study found that more than half of 231 cosmetic products tested in the US and Canada contained PFAS, a group of fluorinated chemicals that can weaken immunity, disrupt child development, affect the reproductive system and […]
Best boat GPS: 6 handheld options for navigation at sea
We take a look at 6 of the best boat GPS options available right now, from handheld devices to tablet apps ‘Lost at Sea’ might be a great name for a video game, but in real life the prospect of losing one’s bearings on the ocean can be pretty scary indeed. Chartplotters can – and […]
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, […]
Ibiza and Mallorca marinas employ eco water-cleaning robot
Marina Ibiza and Marina Port de Mallorca are the first ports in Spain to use Geneseas, a water-cleaning robot. The device travels over the water surface capturing pollutant waste while also continually analysing the water quality. According to the developer, its solar panels permit 100 per cent sustainable operation. It is controlled remotely using a […]
