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As ever Victron Energy will be at METS, and as in previous years the show is the launchpad for many new Victron products. In brief...

By John Rushworth

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Leandri Language - who dreams of becoming a world champion bass fisher-lady - had a frightening incident recently whilst taking part in a bass Fishing...

By justin

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I first heard from Steven Golemboski-Byrne of Lackan Cottage Farm around four years ago and wrote a blog in 2015 about their family lifestyle. Things...

By John Rushworth

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Cattle and Sheep stations in Australia's remote outback are typically powered by diesel generators. Running power-hungry industrial/agricultural equipment - together with domestic supply - they...

By justin

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Back in 1986, solo Australian yachtsman Jon Sanders began a non-stop voyage three times around the world. His achievement - covering a distance of 71,000...

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SOLERGIE is changing lives for the better in the West African country of Togo. Because of their huge land area, 75% of the population of...

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Bass fishing - the exciting, fast-growing sport which blends traditional techniques with electronic technology - has mostly been taken up by men ...but South African...

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This weekend (Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October) is the 2019 Cape Town International Boat show. Taking place annually the show is South Africa’s premier...

By John Rushworth

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The new Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger is designed for use in dual battery systems in vehicles or boats, where the (smart) alternator and the start...

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Charging lithium batteries from an alternator, be that in a boat or vehicle, presents some challenges when compared to the straightforward nature of charging lead...

By John Rushworth

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Jonas Edholm, his wife Susanna, and their children Axel (11), Alma (8), and Atle (6) are planning to sail across the Atlantic in a 12...

By justin

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Mlinda is an initiative which supports marginalised communities living in rural India to achieve sustainable village economies. They do this by installing solar mini-grids for...

By justin

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