Man has sailed the seas and oceans for centuries without the need for carrying an on-board watermaker. Why have these devices become a must-have for most boat owners in the last few years? Having a supply of fresh drinking water on board is not just a matter of convenience or savings (although these are factors);…
Good hydration is essential when sailing. Whether coastal or recreational sailing, sailing on the open seas or long-distance sailing, or even sailing competitions or sports regattas, your body’s water requirements on board a ship will be higher than when resting or on dry land. Keeping well hydrated while sailing is important for physical and intellectual…
There are many ways to become a captain. Some go to sailing school, some do so by sailing yachts for others, and some become skippers when they retire and learn by sailing the open seas.
A sailor looking to buy a sailboat sets off on a voyage to analyse the characteristics a boat must have according to the proposed budget and use. These points are what can affect the price within a given range.
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…
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.).…
