After completing her epic voyage, on May 27th, 2022, Lisa Blair, sailor, adventurer, and climate change activist claimed the record for the fastest person to sail solo and unassisted around Antarctica. Lisa’s yacht, Climate Action Now, was 100% eco-powered and had a combination of wind generators, solar panels, hydro generators, and 1600 litres of B100 biodiesel for her yacht’s generator supplied by Refuelling Solutions.

Her goal resonated strongly with our team at Refuelling Solutions, which is why we knew it was important to assist this historic voyage and become a part of Lisa’s story, raising awareness of the damage of pollutants and plastics in our oceans.

Powering the vessel that sailed into the history books

Our B100 biodiesel option played a small, but crucial role, in facilitating this ambitious expedition by providing an environmentally friendly generator fuel option.

We first became connected with Lisa Blair when she was assessing her options to source Australian B100 Biofuel for het yacht’s generator, which she needed as one of the many components that would support her attempt to be the first and fastest woman to sail single-handedly from Albany WA, around the Antarctic continent, and back.

To ensure her generator was eco-powered, she needed a reliable fuel source – and Refuelling Solutions was able to provide the renewable, biodegradable fuel option she was looking for.

Biodiesel fuel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel option that serves as an alternative to traditional diesel fuel. And we are a leading provider of biodiesel fuel options across Australia because we’re committed to contributing to renewable fuels.

Lisa’s determination and message was a cause that RFS wanted to support with our biodiesel fuel to assist in a way which stayed true to her environmental mission.

Keeping Lisa afloat with our biodiesel fuels

The biodiesel fuels provided by Refuelling Solutions were able to power Lisa’s yacht’s generator and aid her in staying on-course for her total of 92 days at sea. Upon her safe return, a clear message has been sent about how far determination, as well as the benefits of using renewable fuel options, can get you.

Biodiesel wasn’t what got Lisa through her immense journey, she had done so purely through her own strength and resolve, but our environmentally friendly fuel option gave her the leg up she needed without impacting the environment. Lisa continues to educate and raise awareness worldwide about the damage that pollutants and plastics have on our oceans.

Her commitment to sustainability and a clean planet is demonstrated through her journey and continued presentations. Lisa’s message is repeated at specialised events and in sailing clubs and schools up and down the east coast of Australia.

Lisa’s commitment resounded with us here at Refuelling Solutions and her ‘Ice Maiden’ reputation, recognised by the sailing community globally, was an attraction we felt keen to be a part of.

“The Southern Ocean is treacherous, callous, and icy cold,” said Tony Hartin, the managing director at Refuelling Solutions, “and those who attempt to sail these waters are brave, adventurous people who dream of the impossible and do it.”

“Lisa’s captivating presentation, underpinned by her vision of a cleaner, healthier environment, left us inspired and committed to engage on matters that can affect our world for generations to come.”

Our belief in the transition to cleaner energy began over 10 years ago, and this commitment to change and for a brighter, more sustainable future continues with our support of big dreamers like Lisa Blair, as well as with the constant innovations we make within the Biofuel arena to find the right solution to a sustainable and more ecological future.