Blog Updates
Thousands of miles sailed silently on electric.
Introducing the NDMP fully electric Contessa- SV Nazca. Our sailboat, SV Nazca is a 1984 Contessa 34 offshore one design, fully electric, and prepared for expedition sailing. As a one design she was originally produced as a racing yacht – a well proven, robust and seaworthy boat. Nazca is the first vessel of its type…
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Anchor and mooring sustainably
Sustainable anchoring and mooring best practice guides are now critical to aid our understanding of what lies below, and often unseen. With an inspiring new wave of sustainable action on the water, boat owners and operators are being encouraged to explore new ways of anchoring and mooring in order to help protect vital ocean environments,…
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The SailElectric Journey
Our mission is simple – decarbonise the maritime sector. This has several key stages, and wherever you are in your journey, there are ways you can work towards being free of fossil fuels, one step at a time. It’s easy to start the process of decarbonisation on your vessel, and every step brings great benefits,…
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Sustainable sailing with The Green Blue
With many of us relying on the ocean for business and pleasure aboard our vessels, it’s paramount that we ensure the protection and safeguarding of our waters. Sustainable sailing is key for the ocean’s cleanliness and survival through this best practice boating. North Devon Marine Project friends, The Green Blue, play a vital role in…
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Shop Closed: go Green for Black Friday
The annual hype is here; discounts, offers, deals, the push for consumerism is never higher than during the Black Friday sales event. Large companies offer slashed prices on a huge array of items in the run up to the festive season, often relying on impulse buying for gifts just for the deal that’s on offer…
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SHIFTING THE WAY WE FEEL, THINK AND ACT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
North Devon Marine project friend – Emily Penn, created SHiFT to help people find their role in solving the world’s most pressing issues.The SHiFT Platform is built on the power of collaboration and celebrates a wide range of solutions from different organisations and businesses. From simple consumer choices, to more complex industry actions, SHiFT enables…
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Wave goodbye to LPG
Part owner and skipper of Olaso Uno, Mark Bath, approached the North Devon Marine Project as he started to plan a conversion of his yacht to lithium, solar and electric cooking in order to remove the need for gas and keep up with the modern demands for power. Here, Mark details what it’s been like…
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Sail electric, live electric
North Devon Marine Project crew member, George recently sailed the now all-electric Oyster yacht, Muhuhu, from Plymouth to Falmouth and the Isles of Scilly. Encountering everything from 35 knot winds and fog, to the standard British summer of rain interspersed with sunshine and hail. It was a good test for the tech! Muhuhu is now…
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