{"id":66781,"date":"2017-09-19T19:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T23:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/?p=66781"},"modified":"2023-05-06T21:48:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T01:48:39","slug":"5-sustainable-sailing-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/how-to\/5-sustainable-sailing-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sustainable Sailing Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cSustainability\u201d is one of the most misunderstood social movements today. What \u00adexactly does it entail for sailors, besides the low-hanging fruit of the elimination of single-use plastic bottles? Much more, says Todd McGuire, of 11th Hour Racing. The organization\u2019s high-profile efforts to date have been with the TP52 Super Series, Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing, and the Volvo Ocean Race\u2014and with these programs they\u2019ve identified sustainable practices applicable to sailors, yacht clubs and any other \u00adwaterfront facility. McGuire shares the organization\u2019s top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

1. Shooters from the Solent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

Land Rover BAR\u2019s training base in Portsmouth, England, uses renewable energy, water-collection systems and a long list of environmental best practices, but the team\u2019s efforts extend to the water too. It has implemented a program to re-establish the Solent\u2019s native oyster population \u2014 right under the base\u2019s docks. Yacht clubs and community sailing centers can follow BAR\u2019s lead, says McGuire, by identifying local issues and creating their own initiatives. All Great Lakes clubs, for example, could combine resources to help tackle invasive zebra mussels and Asian carp, which threaten the region\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

2. Waste Not, Want Not<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

55 South, founded by Volvo Ocean Race \u00adco-skippers Mark Towill and Charlie Enright, uses its sailing teams and programs to encourage sustainable practices across all operations. With Vestas 11th Hour Racing, the team will implement a sustainability strategy, which bans single-use plastics (also including straws, \u00addisposable utensils and plates, coffee mugs, etc.), sourcing\u00a0local food, sustainable seafood, \u00adresponsible\u00a0\u00adprocurement, r\u00adesponsible\u00a0waste management, responsible\u00a0use of resources (water, energy), as well as education and \u00adoutreach\u00a0initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

3. Fill ‘er Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

In 2015, the 52 Super Series made a \u00adcommitment to introduce new initiatives that would start to change the way staff, sailors, marinas and host yacht clubs would interact with the environment while on-site. The list of policies and initiatives penetrates every level of the organization, including the water supply, waste policies, food provision, fuel usage, cleaning materials, and transport. \u201cThese are easy practices that clubs and sailing centers can implement,\u201d says McGuire, \u201cbut sailors must drive the effort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

4.Class Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

The Green Blue \u2014 a program created by the Royal Yachting Association and \u00adBritish Marine \u2014 works with sailing clubs and marinas to conduct environmental assessments, as well as partnering and supporting one-design classes. The RS Aero class, for example, recently implemented its own sustainability charter in support of the Green Blue. At all Aero regattas, organizers and competitors take measures to prevent the spread of invasive nonnative species, use digital communications only, provide water filling stations, encourage energy conservation (turn off the bathroom lights), and identify products with less packaging to minimize waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

5. Power by Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

McGuire cites a few top-tier clubs \u2014 New York YC, the Royal Yacht Squadron, San Diego YC and YC Costa Smeralda \u2014 as examples of organizations that have either encouraged or formed sustainability committees that enable the club\u2019s membership to take a proactive and custodial approach to their local environment. At the New York YC, for example, efforts led to the use of cardboard straws, compostable cups, and even a switch to LED lightbulbs throughout the club. \u201cIt\u2019s a great way to empower younger members who are more passionate about sustainability,\u201d says McGuire. \u201cOrganizations and individuals can look out for grants from various groups to support efforts for items such as trash skimmers, bringing in guest speakers, engaging youth sailors, and much more \u2014 embedding sustainability in their practices and getting the message out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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