To participate in the Clean Regattas program, commit to carrying out at least one Best Practice from the list below. Regattas that wish to be certified at the Bronze, Silver or Gold Level must engage in enough practices to be certified at that level (5 for Bronze, 10 for Silver, 15 for Gold). Click on the links for more information and ideas on how to carry out each Best Practice.
1. GREEN TEAM - Assemble a volunteer team to help carry out Clean Regattas 2. WATER BOTTLE REDUCTION - Reduce single-use, disposable water bottle use 3. TRASH FREE REGATTA - Keep your shores and waters clear of debris 4. NO DISCHARGE - Prevent discharge of untreated sewage or blackwater 5. RECYCLING - Provide and promote recycling services 6. NON-TOXIC PRODUCTS - Use only non-toxic cleaning products during the event 7. GRAY WATER REDUCTION - reduce runoff of phosphates and nitrates 8. OIL SPILL PREVENTION - Require that motorized vessels shall carry spill kits 9. PAPER - Use 100% post-consumer recycled paper or using an electronic registration service 10. BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS - Use durable or biodegradable products for all event activities 11. BOTTOM PAINT - Use only non-toxic copper-free bottom paints 12. BOTTOM CLEANING - Prevent bottom cleaning in harbor and sensitive areas 13. MAINTENANCE - Conduct maintenance activities in approved areas using mitigation measures 14. CARBON FOOTPRINT - Reduce energy use or purchase carbon offsets. 15. REGATTA AWARDS - Present recycled or practical race awards 16. STORMWATER POLUTION PREVENTION - Implement a stormwater management system 17. ALTERNATIVE FUELS - Use B20 or higher biodiesel or vegetable oil 18. COMPOST - establishing an on-site or off-site compost system. 19. TRACK YOUR SUCCESS - Measure as many metrics as possible
1. GREEN TEAM - Assemble a volunteer team to help carry out Clean Regattas
2. WATER BOTTLE REDUCTION - Reduce single-use, disposable water bottle use
3. TRASH FREE REGATTA - Keep your shores and waters clear of debris
4. NO DISCHARGE - Prevent discharge of untreated sewage or blackwater
5. RECYCLING - Provide and promote recycling services
6. NON-TOXIC PRODUCTS - Use only non-toxic cleaning products during the event
7. GRAY WATER REDUCTION - reduce runoff of phosphates and nitrates
8. OIL SPILL PREVENTION - Require that motorized vessels shall carry spill kits
9. PAPER - Use 100% post-consumer recycled paper or using an electronic registration service
10. BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS - Use durable or biodegradable products for all event activities
11. BOTTOM PAINT - Use only non-toxic copper-free bottom paints
12. BOTTOM CLEANING - Prevent bottom cleaning in harbor and sensitive areas
13. MAINTENANCE - Conduct maintenance activities in approved areas using mitigation measures
14. CARBON FOOTPRINT - Reduce energy use or purchase carbon offsets.
15. REGATTA AWARDS - Present recycled or practical race awards
16. STORMWATER POLUTION PREVENTION - Implement a stormwater management system
17. ALTERNATIVE FUELS - Use B20 or higher biodiesel or vegetable oil
18. COMPOST - establishing an on-site or off-site compost system.
19. TRACK YOUR SUCCESS - Measure as many metrics as possible
Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas program is a registered trademark of Sailors for the Sea. Use of this program in part or whole should be attributed to Sailors for the Sea.