We have been fitting new carbon fibre stanchions with carbon fibre top rails where we are putting solar panels (4 x 175watt). Here we build prototype adjustable supports so that the panels can be dropped for docking, tilted to follow the sun or to avoid waves when heeling.

Shout out to @SV-Nicandi our near neighbours

Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/

If you would like to support us then we have memberships or donations on Ko-Fi! at https://ko-fi.com/sustainablesailing/ (apart from a small card processing % we get all your support which is much better value than Patreon who take 20%).

Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags.

We are refitting a 1977 Rival 38 for a Sustainable Sailing retirement starting in Summer 2025. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More detail on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/

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