CYOB Inbox: November 24, 2022

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Nov 24, 2022

Boat Nerd feedback

Some time ago, in January 2021, our resident Boat Nerd, Mike Wheatstone, took a good look at solar power.  Since then we have been regularly getting input from solar enthusiasts and manufacturers. Here’s the latest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey Mike, 

Reaching back out here as we are releasing our panel here shortly. Was wondering if there was any chance we could get it showcased in Canadian Yachting/where else you may think it would be valuable to market to. See information below!

Cheers,

Nathan Jones
Lightleaf Solar
Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7K 2A5

LightLeaf Solar, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is excited to launch their new solar panel designed specifically for boats: the seaLeaf. With a history of designing and manufacturing solar products built for mobile applications, LightLeaf is excited to bring their expertise to a new market. The panels, consisting of a singular carbon fiber foam core unit with integrated mounting hardware, use 25.1% efficient SunPower monocrystalline cells, weigh only 5 pounds and are an impressively slim 9mm. The panels are completely rigid and self-supporting, allowing them to be easily mounted on any one inch railing and rotated for maximum sun exposure. Proudly designed and manufactured in Canada, these panels offer premium durability, performance and ease of use. 

More information can be found at www.lightleafsolar.com. 

 

J9 CockpitLife jacket concern addressed

Hi,

In the photos accompanying J/9 Daysailer article, there is not one life jacket to be seen on the crew or guests.

Love the magazine in every respect, however, I would like to see safety devices made a little more prominent.

Regards,

Phil

(Evans)CPS-ECP Shediac Sqn.

 

 

Hi Phil

Thanks for your note. Safety is always our top priority. In the J/9 story there is a photo of two sailors enjoying a run in the J/9 and while neither is wearing a pfd in the photo, we have been assured there was an adequate supply aboard.

In our experience, many boaters choose to keep pfds handy (as is required) rather than wear them, especially when the weather is fair. J sailors, and most racers, are almost always in pfds when competing. 

– Editor

You can have your say about anything you see in CYOB, Sailing in Canada or CY magazine here at the CYOB InBox.  Our email is cyonboard@kerrwil.com and we read everything. We reserve the right to edit letters.  Thanks!

 

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