19 Sep 2025
What is a Watermaker?
Jim Macdonald of Mactra Marine demystifies watermakers, what they are, what you need to run one and how to choose a watermaker
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Tuesday 9 November: ARC offices opens in Las Palmas and shoreside activities begin
Sunday 14 November: Latest boat arrival date for Las Palmas
Saturday 20 November: Skippers' briefing
Sunday 21 November: Start day. Las Palmas to Saint Lucia
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Saturday 18 December: Prizegiving in Saint Lucia
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Jim Macdonald of Mactra Marine demystifies watermakers, what they are, what you need to run one and how to choose a watermaker
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