Hey savvy friends!
It’s been a while… well okay it’s been 2 weeks but still, there’s a lot to shout about - like having internet in the middle of nowhere, Game of Thrones stars making waves for seagrass conservation, teenagers paving the way for electric boating and 200 amazing years of saving lives.
Grab your boat gear and let’s dive in. 👇
Starlink: How to Make it Work for You
Photo: Christopher Birch
If you're the type of boater who prefers to disconnect, skip ahead. But if staying connected to the internet even in remote areas sounds appealing, you'll love this!
In this article, Christopher Birch and his wife Alex share their experience using Starlink while living full-time on their 36-foot sailboat.
"We adapted a system meant for homes and RVs to our sailboat—and it works surprisingly well! But fine-tuning the setup does require some Apollo 13-style hacking.”
Game of Thrones Star Leads Seagrass Restoration Effort in Wales
Image credit: BBC
If you're a Game of Thrones fan, you'll love this! Iwan Rheon, known for playing Ramsay Bolton, is leading the UK's largest underwater habitat restoration off the coast of north Wales.
Over 1.5 million seagrass seeds have been harvested from the Llyn Peninsula to create new meadows in Gwynedd and Anglesey, supporting marine life.
Seagrass meadows are powerful carbon sinks, absorbing up to 35 times more carbon than rainforests and storing 10% of the ocean's carbon despite covering just 0.2% of the ocean floor. That’s why our savvy navvy app now highlights vital seagrass data to boost environmental awareness.
Celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI Saving Lives at Sea
Photo: RNLI
As boaters, we owe our lives to the RNLI and other rescue services. Even if we've never needed their help, knowing they're there in an emergency gives us immense peace of mind.
In 2024, the RNLI celebrates 200 years of lifesaving.
"It's a remarkable blend of kindness and courage – together, we've saved over 144,000 lives."
Thank you to the RNLI and all rescue services for your incredible work. As a token of our appreciation, we're offering free Savvy Navvy accounts to first responders and veterans.
18-year-old Makes History Circumnavigating the UK in an Electric RIB
Harry Besley set off on July 13 to become the first to circumnavigate the UK in an electric boat. Starting in Dorset, he completed the 1,600-mile journey in 31 days, 22 hours, and 20 minutes, returning to Dorset on August 14. Along the way, Harry stopped at 40 locations, spending over 75 hours on the water in his electric RIB.
His mission aims to raise awareness of zero-emission boating and demonstrate that long-distance trips are possible with electric power. We're thrilled that Harry used savvy navvy as one of his navigation tools. Congratulations, Harry!
Knot of the Week - The Rolling Hitch
The rolling hitch is a popular slide and grip knot. Can you tie our knot of the week? You know what they say, practice makes perfect, so why not grab some rope tie the knot and click the link to check you’ve nailed it?
Until next time!
Thanks for tuning in to this week's savvy boat chatter. We hope you’re enjoying some much-deserved time on the water, if you are please share your savvy adventures with us, we’d love to hear from you!
All the best,
Hannah and the savvy crew
