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A sustainably-run charter yacht in Greece without compromising on comfort"},"content":{"rendered":"
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 The Najida is not a \u00abgreen or eco\u00bb sailing boat as a matter of fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a boat conceived, maintained, and used for years with a simple approach: sailing for a long time, comfortably, while limiting the impact on the sea and the places visited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sailboat Najida is designed for sailing<\/a> in a more environmentally friendly way, without sacrificing onboard comfort or autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technical features it is equipped with aim to reduce consumption, limit impact and promote more efficient navigation, while still allowing for a comfortable lifestyle on board for several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, eco-responsibility isn't just marketing speak, but a concrete approach, lived day-to-day on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you wondering if an eco-cruise in Greece is truly possible today, beyond just talk? I've taken the time to provide a concrete answer to this question in this dedicated article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My philosophy as a skipper<\/a> it is unambiguous: you love Greece for its wild coves, its unspoiled spaces, its crystal-clear waters.
You'd like your children to one day be able to show their own children what you are showing them today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Chat directly with Jean-Michel, owner-skipper of Najida

WhatsApp: +336 17 34 75 27<\/a>\u2003\u2003E-mail: jm@najida.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The energy on a sailing boat or catamaran rental in Greece at Athens, in the Saronic Gulf<\/a>, from Euboea<\/a>, les Cyclades<\/a> And Elsewhere\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It is essential for navigation \u2013 instruments, electronics, regulation lights \u2013 but also for life on board: lighting, 220V, refrigerators, freezer, pumps, watermaker...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The energy on board a charter sailing yacht with five cabins (up to 12 people) is a central topic, in Greece as elsewhere at sea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On board, we are not at home.
In the wild Greek anchorages, there are obviously no electrical outlets, and the available power is never infinite. Therefore, one must be even more mindful of how it is consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, paying attention is not enough.
However, this energy still needs to be produced, stored efficiently in batteries, and then used intelligently, without compromising on safety or comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Batteries: real-world battery life and reduced impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On the majority of charter sailboats and catamarans, in Greece as elsewhere, the batteries are almost always lead-acid batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are inexpensive to buy, but highly polluting during manufacture and recycling. Their capacity remains limited: with four or five 100-amp 12-volt batteries, the autonomy rarely exceeds one or two nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sailing boat Najida is not equipped in this way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The entire electrical network has been redesigned and increased from 12 to 24 volts, which significantly reduces losses and consumption on the most energy-intensive equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a cruise, comfort must not come at the expense of range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Najida is equipped with lithium batteries, which are lighter, more compact, and offer a much higher capacity for equivalent weight and volume. These batteries are also more easily recyclable, following a principle similar to that used for telephone or laptop batteries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Solar panels: unrestricted autonomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Few charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In areas that are very popular with tourists, even with major rental companies, generator sets are often preferred, which are noisy and highly diesel-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On board the Najida, to be careful does not mean to restrain yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cruise doesn't have to mean compromising on comfort. To this end, the sailing yacht is equipped with nearly ten square metres of 24-volt solar panels, representing a power output of approximately 2,000 watts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This setup allows batteries to be recharged autonomously, thanks to renewable, silent, and constantly available energy, whilst maintaining genuine comfort of living on board.<\/p>\n\n\n