Our 99Kw John Deere generator is up and running!! One of two main gen sets (plus one back up) which provide power for the ship when the engine is not running. This is a hugely powerful, and crucial piece of equipment for the ship.

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Waking up in New Georgia, Solomon Islands, to a floating market! 🛶 No need to go to the shop when the market comes directly to your boat. We traded a knife for fresh oranges and even a pair of pants for chicken eggs! 🥚✨ After the food trade, we got to see some of the most incredible local wood carvings. The talent here in the Solomon Islands is unreal! 🐢🪵 For the full Video: 🎥 Episode 14 : The Floating Market🔗 https://youtu.be/lxP7wMAnnlk 📍 New Georgia, Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 ⛵️ Sailing Life & Remote Trading #solomonislands #sailinglife #floatingmarket #travelshorts #culture #barter #newgeorgia #tradition #offgrid #adventuretravel #onceuponareef

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Today was one of those days with a bit of everything. It started windy and quite rough. During the night I had adjusted the sails to make it a bit easier to sleep, which helped, but also pushed us a little off course. Worth it for the rest. The tricky part is the wind is coming from exactly where we want to go. So the options were basically southeast, or northwest… none of them ideal. Anything with south or west in it feels wrong right now, but that’s what we had to work with. So we zigzagged a bit. Back and forth, trying to gain something, but not really making much headway. At least we were moving. Then at some point, the wind dropped. And honestly… it felt amazing. A proper break. The boat calmed down, everything softened, and for a moment it was just peaceful. But then it died completely. Which meant- time to charge the batteries. So we did. Had an amazing dinner, got ready to charge again… and then the alternator stopped working. So now the batteries aren’t charging. And the day ends with me back in the engine bay, trying to figure out what’s going on. Not exactly how I imagined finishing the day… but here we go again. 🌊 ⚓ Life on the Showgirl is my journey toward one of the toughest solo sailing races on the planet: the Golden Globe Race — sailed solo, non-stop, and without modern technology. Follow along as I learn, prepare, and chase a dream that feels bigger than me. ------------------------------------------ New videos EVERY 7th of the month ------------------------------------------ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!!: https://www.patreon.com/classicmara ------------------------------------------ Follow Mara: https://www.instagram.com/classicmara_/ __________________________ Support me: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/helgamarielk Vipps: 39088 - Classic Mara Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/griedy1 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/173a9a5e6 __________________________ Affiliate links: Dakota Lithium Batteries: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=79634&awinaffid=2732466&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dakotalithium.com Orca Navigation System: https://getorca.com/?via=classicmara PitViper: https://www.pitviper.com/discount/CLASSICMARA?redirect=%2F&utm_campaign=money%2Bcounters&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=upfluence

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We sail to a remote, uninhabited island in the Great Barrier Reef — no people, no phone signal, just pristine coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and silence. 📍 Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@sailingami 🐠 Support: (10% goes to marine conservation): https://www.patreon.com/c/SailingAmi 📸 Instagram: @_kayleighbrown 🎶 Music licensed via Uppbeat (paid plan): https://www.uppbeat.io 💬 Got a question or just want to say hi? Drop a comment below - we’d love to hear from you! But sailing life isn’t always perfect. In this episode, watch what really happens when the weather turns rough. From crystal-clear waters and perfect anchorages to unpredictable winds, midnight squalls, and unexpected boat troubles - get a true glimpse of living off-grid on a sailboat. If you love sailing, island adventures, snorkeling, and Great Barrier Reef exploration, this is the episode for you!

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