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Vieques Microgrid Project
Over the next few days/weeks we are going to try something a little different to see how it works. We are going to highlight a project and explain where we came up with the idea and what went into the realization of the goals. In this way we are going to provide a deeper…
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Earthquake Response
Over the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, the southwest of Puerto Rico was rocked by a series of earthquakes. In early February, Sail Relief Team went to several of the Centros de Apoyo Mutuo in the affected areas to help install and maintain solar systems. A Centro de Apoyo Mutuo (CAM for…
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Marathon to Great Inagua
A stopover in Marathon, FL gave us a first glimpse of severe damage from this devastating hurricane season. The Florida Keys took a direct hit from Irma just before Maria made her way through the Caribbean. Marathon is the home port of S/V Relentless and it was a very bittersweet homecoming from our travels…
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We’re On Our Way!
We launched the boat on Nov 1 from Norfolk, Virginia, after finishing up preparations for the long journey ahead. Since then we’ve sailed over 800 miles south, with a few stops along the way. We have loaded supplies including gasoline and solar power generators, baby formula and the first load of Lifestraw high volume water filters. We are on track to…
Community Through Colors 