Marine Farming
The sheltered bays and clean waters of the Marlborough Sounds make it a favoured environment for marine farming (aquaculture). Industry pioneers recognised this nearly 40 years ago with the first green-lipped mussel farms,...
Read MoreKeeping water potable
We're quite lucky on our boat - we carry almost 1,000 litres of fresh water in our tanks which means we can go for a few weeks and never worry...
Read MoreLitter – don’t
Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world, with 4.5 trillion discarded each year. Estimates of the required time for cigarette butts to break down vary, ranging from 5...
Read MoreReusable “unpaper” towels
I don't know about you, but I love paper towels. They're great for cleaning spills, drying small items, sopping up fish gut stains, etc.. And they're so handy - a role on the...
Read MoreAre solar panels worth it?
As a boat owner, you may be wondering if investing in solar panels is worth it. After all, boats are often used for recreational purposes and don’t need to be...
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