Category: Newsletter

“The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.”‍‍- Joshua Slocum Spring is a chaotic time of year as we all try to wrap up winter projects, organize our gear, and get our boats ready for the water. It’s also a great time to start collecting information for future projects. Seminars with Nigel Calder:…

OceanPlanet Energy joins Shipyard Brewery & American Power Systems in supporting Ronnie Simpson in the Global Solo Challenge, offering energy system services for “Shipyard Brewery” (formerly Sparrow), a 1994 Open 50. Sure to be an exciting race, check out Ronnie’s Skipper profile and more information below.

We’re still waiting on all the leaves to fall, but Autumn is here.    Its the season of hauling boats or heading down south, and time to start thinking about winter upgrades to make next summer the best boating season yet! From solar panels to alternators, total refits or simple upgrades, now is the time…

Check out this Podcast with Bruce:.

Happy New Year from OceanPlanet Energy!Somehow it’s January again, and here in Maine we’ve had a few wild winter storms and some unseasonably warm weather as well. We’re past the solstice now, which means the days are growing longer – even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Now’s a great time to take a…

Summer in Maine has a special way of just flying by, and before you know it the days are getting shorter and the breeze a little cooler. Fall looms ahead, but the sun isn’t done with us yet. In between our summer fun, we’ve been busy working on new projects, exploring new products, and welcoming…

Fall Migration Another incredible summer comes to an end here along the coast of Maine. Exploration and adventure gives way to winter preparation for some, and others a final hurrah before sailing south! Lots to be thankful for here at OPE this season as we look back at exciting projects, new commitments to growth and…

Happy Spring from the Team at OPEAfter a busy winter, we are excited to emerge from the darkness, uncover our boats, plan our summer adventures, and above all, help all our clients get what they need for a successful season on the water. We have lots of exciting news to share including a new team member, a new location and some…

 Greetings OPE Friends & Followers, We hope that the summer has been treating everyone well and that folks are finding time to get outside or on the water to enjoy some boating & back road adventures. Here at OPE, we have taken turns going on our own off-grid adventures to keep the spirit alive of why…

Greetings from Bath, ME! – the home of Ocean Planet Energy.  The weather in early June has been amazing as we head towards a long-standing boating deadline – July 4th. Back before the Covid 19 pandemic changed our world, July 4th was the traditional deadline for all boats being in the water and ready for their…

Hi Everyone, This is the first official OceanPlanet Energy (OPE) Newsletter!   And as such, given the current Covid19 situation, I have been pondering the appropriate approach to take. Some of us here have had friends and/or family affected, and I’m sure many of you have too. We certainly don’t want to make light of what we…

4/14/20– Here is an article on the latest Morrelli & Melvin-designed HH66 featuring energy systems designed by OceanPlanet Energy in tandem with Wayne Meretsky.  https://seahorsemagazine.com/current-issue/155-content/may-2020/896-the-best-yet 3/26/20- Here is an update on OPE’s status and precautions during the COVID-19 crisis. We are proud to announce that Nigel Calder has joined forces with OceanPlanet Energy!!!! Check out the Nigel Calder Press Release for all the…