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);…
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.
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…