How to Harvest Rainwater On Board

World Water Day is celebrated every year on the 22nd March – to accelerate change and find solutions to the global water and sanitation crisis. We can all make a difference by changing the way we use, consume and manage water in our lives, something every boat owner knows all about with the limitations for storing water on board. Finding safe drinking water in many developing parts of the world, or indeed any fresh water, can be a challenge when exploring beyond your home mport. Even when water is available, it may be rationed for locals, or not that easy to get hold of. Regardless of whether you have the luxury of a watermaker on board, every sailor should understand the principles of how to harvest rainwater on board to take advantage of what Mother Nature can provide and to supplement their supply. If anything, collecting water is a great way to spend the day when stormbound! Here are some quick links to useful systems, tried and tested options and how to establish a harvesting system on board:

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