I've got the power

This week, we got one of the most important purchases sorted. For a year at sea, solar power was a number one priority. I managed to buy two 135 Watt panels for under a thousand Euros. Once the panels have arrived - this should be in the next two weeks - we can proceed with the aft structure to support these.

The panels are Kyocera and should be able to fit next to each other, creating a 3 m by 70 cm solar array. This will deliver all the necessary power to use the instruments, fridge and lights.


After another cold spell which put a lot of the smaller jobs on hold, this weekend will see some work finally getting done. I did get a chance to try the new spray hood on, and only one part of the zip now separates us from a new and improved tent protection.

Meanwhile it was my birthday and I hope some money will be going into the mainsail-fund.