{"id":32568,"date":"2026-01-30T11:01:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/?p=32568"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:10:23","slug":"power-problem-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/power-problem-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Power problem in the Caribbean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re cruising the Caribbean and you&#8217;ve got annoying problems with your navigation, radar, VHF\/AI, NMEA2000 or battery-based power system &#8211; help is coming to a harbour near you!<\/p>\n<p>When power problems arise far from home it can be difficult to get the personalised advice you need to solve them. Unresolved, they begin to limit the freedom you&#8217;d hoped to enjoy, and spoil the care-free days you planned.<\/p>\n<p>Victron Energy together with life-long sailor and system installer <em>Jildert Koopman<\/em> will be touring the Caribbean between Feb, March, April and May to share his knowledge during free-to-attend training sessions, answer questions and offer one-to-one assistance.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_0196-copy_313449152.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"full-size-image container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_0196-copy_313449152.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_0196-copy_313449152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_0196-copy_313449152-750x1000.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_0196-copy_313449152-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jildert has launched <strong>Blue Power Voyage<\/strong> &#8211; a touring workshop with training sessions which will visit islands within the heart of the Caribbean nautical community in order to help you resolve your issue.<\/p>\n<p>The event brings together adventure and technology enthusiasts and takes place both ashore and on board to bring practical demonstrations, promote devices which offer solutions, and to provide training &#8211; all in the wonderful setting of the Caribbean!<\/p>\n<p>Local marine service operators are also welcome, of course.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/20251031T091505-copy_313449148.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"full-size-image container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/20251031T091505-copy_313449148.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/20251031T091505-copy_313449148.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/20251031T091505-copy_313449148-750x1000.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/20251031T091505-copy_313449148-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This innovative and pioneering approach provides a relaxed and community-oriented environment in which you can exchange experiences, share knowledge, and connect to local professionals in the area. You will also learn about the Victron Energy range of devices built for mariners.<\/p>\n<p>Look out for Jildert as he sails into your harbour on the dates below. He&#8217;ll be arriving on board his boat <em>Adventura<\/em> &#8211; a Beneteau 445 Oceanis &#8211; and he&#8217;ll be flying <strong>Blue Power Voyage<\/strong> Banner.<\/p>\n<p>Jildert will be staying for a few days &#8211; so you&#8217;re bound to find a suitable time to catch up with him in these locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St Martin &#8211; arriving Feb 24th for 10 days. <strong>First Presentation event booked for Feb 26th.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>St Barts &#8211; arriving March 8th for 10 days<\/li>\n<li>St Kitts\/Nevis &#8211; arriving March 20th for 10 days<\/li>\n<li>Antigua &#8211; arriving 2nd April for 10 days<\/li>\n<li>Guadalupe &#8211; arriving 11th April for 10 days<\/li>\n<li>Martinique &#8211; arriving 23rd April for 10 days<\/li>\n<li>St Lucia &#8211; arriving 5th May for 10 days<\/li>\n<li>St Vincent and the Grenadines &#8211; arriving 17th May for 10 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before and during those dates you can listen out for get-together information on your local VHF or HF boat-net, or social media channels.<\/p>\n<p>Two morning shore-based sessions are planned for each location. Outside those events Jildert will be available for troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/d04b4723-5c6a-4c13-82b8-3b9986d6793c-copy_313449150.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"full-size-image container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32665 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/d04b4723-5c6a-4c13-82b8-3b9986d6793c-copy_313449150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/d04b4723-5c6a-4c13-82b8-3b9986d6793c-copy_313449150.jpeg 478w, https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/d04b4723-5c6a-4c13-82b8-3b9986d6793c-copy_313449150-140x300.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jildert is a former National coach and professional match sailing racer, and a specialist in Victron Energy installations including Lithium battery storage. He says: \u00a0<em>I&#8217;ve been installing repairing and servicing boats and their systems my whole life. Six years ago I launched my company <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtbonaire.com\" target=\"_blank\">Yacht Services<\/a> <em>to assist fellow yachtsmen in the private boat sector.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_5542-copy_313449151.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"full-size-image container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_5542-copy_313449151.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_5542-copy_313449151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_5542-copy_313449151-750x1000.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_5542-copy_313449151-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Look out for Jildert and the <strong>Blue Power Voyage<\/strong> banner &#8211; help is at hand.<\/p>\n<p>Spread the word to make the most of these sociable and informative events!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re cruising the Caribbean and you&#8217;ve got annoying problems with your navigation, radar, VHF\/AI, NMEA2000 or battery-based power system &#8211; help is coming to a harbour near you! 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