8 Best Non-Electric Dehumidifiers for boats – YBW.com
Boat owners that have to endure a Northern hemisphere winter on the hard or time stored in the tropics will know the apoplexy inducing carnage that is mold and mildew. You’ll be needing a boat-load of the best non-electric dehumidifiers and be stashing them in every cupboard, nook and cranny. The cost of these non-electric […]
Clean Boat, clean your boat while minimizing the risks for the environment
Boat cleaning often requires the use of environmentally aggressive products. With a formulation announced as 98% biodegradable, Clean Boat offers a solution that drastically reduces the environmental impact.
First climate-neutral sailcloth
Dimension-Polyant, the world’s largest manufacturer of sailcloth, has developed the first 100 percent climate-neutral sailcloth using bio-based raw material. Their Hydra Net® radial material is now manufactured with Dyneema® which contains HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene) from renewable raw materials and thus has a significantly lower carbon footprint than the conventional Dyneema® fibre with the same […]
First look: Arcona 415 – electric production yacht
The Arcona 415 comes with electric propulsion as standard, continuing the brand’s move towards more eco-friendly production yachts The new Arcona 415 is pitched as the first series-produced yacht with electric propulsion as standard. Arcona already has a long history of developing boats with optional electric motors, dating back to the 380Z (for Zero emissions), […]
Solar Powered, Kite Supported
The phrase ‘go fly a kite’ was once only a dismissive expression, but now it is powering a generation that seeks independence from fossil fuels. The new SILENT 60 solar powered catamaran carries 42 solar panels for 17 kWp of solar energy to power two electric motors of up to 2x340kw. Backed up by a […]
World’s largest zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport coffee beans
Canadian coffee roaster Café William has taken advantage of its partner Sailcargo’s presence at COP26 to announce its investment in the first zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport its coffee… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Spirit Yachts launches Spirit 30 electric yacht
Award-winning modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts has announced the launch of its new Spirit 30. The 9.15m Spirit 30 is fully electric and is the first Spirit hull to have flax lay-up and bio resin incorporated into its build.
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.
Eco-friendly anchoring: how to preserve the seabed
Joshua Shankle on looks at some of the dos and don’ts of eco-friendly anchoring, ensuring you have a minimal impact on the seabed and its ecosystems When my toes get cold, I know the wind has piped up. The dorade over the foot of our bed only seems to move air when it’s blowing over […]
