Certified Silver Award for Sailors for the Sea Clean Regatta
Eliminating single use plastic in anything we provide
Maximising all waste reduction and recycling
Actively promoting long term reduction in pollution and ecological impacts
Sustainable Sailing Actions for Sailors, required to fulfil this
Water use reduction:
Avoid filling tanks when on land unless absolutely necessary
Think about how much you really need (toilet flushing / hot drinks only)
Remember you are likely to empty it again before racing
Fuel and energy reduction:
Use boat engines only when necessary
Reduce travel impact by taking public transport or car sharing
Single use plastic:
Bring your refillable bottles for water on board (mains water is available for refiling)
Other waste and recycling:
Separate all your recyclables from general waste using the bags provided
Take your recycling to the recycling point onshore, which is signposted
Don’t throw anything overboard! (Rule 55 (Trash Disposal) from the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing)
Buy food with less packaging, think about making sandwiches, buying bulk items to share etc.
Pollution prevention (also includes longer term actions):
Attach bow stickers correctly so that they don’t fall off
Ensure sewage is only pumped out at authorised stations
Use sustainable cleaning products – make sure they do not contain substances that are toxic or damaging to the environment
If you are sailing where you cannot pump out make sure you are more than three miles offshore before you discharge blackwater
Be careful when fuelling to avoid spillage – use an absorbent bib/collar for drips; fill your tank slowly to prevent overflow
Ecology (also includes longer term actions):
Clean boats after use – remove any visible vegetation; wash all parts of the boat that have been in the water thoroughly with non-sea water (preferably rain or grey water)
At the event, water only washdown
Use ecologically friendly products for cleaning in general
Drain all water, including from bilges
Flush the engine with non-sea water before leaving the site
If we can all: use less, waste less, recycle more, pollute less & be fully aware of our ecological impact – we can do our bit towards a healthier sustainable world.