It is extremely important to stay well hydrated when we sail. It is essential to have an adequate supply of fresh drinking water on board for this. The main supply most commonly comes from an on-board tank, where we store the water we get from the desalination plant or that we have filled on land…
One of the most frequently asked questions in sailing forums is how much water you need to carry on board a boat. The problem when answering is that this amount varies substantially depending on the distance to be covered, the type of sailing – in a competition the water needs of the crew will be…
Last October, the news of the agreement was published between American Magic, the United States’ option for the 36th America’s Cup, and the aerospace company Airbus as an innovation partner. The main purpose of the agreement is to contribute to optimizing the future design of the American Magic AC75 to turn it into a state-of-the-art…
Although people used to sail without electricity, simply using sails and rowing, today electricity has become essential in any sea crossing, whether short or long distance. We are not just talking about convenience, but of safety at sea. For example, sailing during a storm, with strong winds or at night can be very risky if…
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is just a few weeks away. This year, 290 boats will take part in one of the most important international sailing rallies on the high seas. In fact, due to the large number of those enrolled, a new departure date has been added, the ARC San Vicente. What is…
When we think about salt water desalination or treatment plants, we picture huge facilities that generate drinking water for domestic or industrial distribution. Eco-Sistems opened a new R&D line two years ago to transfer our knowledge of watermakers for ships to medium-sized facilities for land use (hotels, resorts, the fishing industry, ports, golf courses, etc.).…
