The Green Blue announce new ambassador at the Collins Stewart London Boatshow

The Green Blue announced the appointment of a new Ambassador.  British adventurer, marine biologist and TV Presenter Monty Halls, who also presented the ITV Boat Show programme, will join Mike Golding, Lady Pippa Blake and wildlife producer Philippa Forrester as Green Blue Ambassadors in a bid to promote the work of the campaign.The announcement took place on the joint BMF & RYA Stand at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show, where Monty was joined by British yachtsman Mike Golding OBE.

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Volunteering opportunities with The Green Blue

Do you enjoy using the water?
Ever wondered what you could do to help the environment?

The Green Blue is now seeking up to 10 enthusiastic people to play an essential voluntary role in representing The Green Blue at events across your region. We need people who are passionate about sailing and boating activities and who have some knowledge, but more importantly, enthusiasm for the environment. Full training will be given and you will need your own transport.

Email katherine.rowberry@thegreenblue.org.uk for an application pack

Volunteering with The Green Blue

A new Green online Directory is launched

The aptly named 'GREEN DIRECTORY' has just been launched by Sailing Networks, with the support of The Green Blue. The Directory provides details of a range of products which will help you reduce your impact on the marine environment. The service is free for companies to register and also for consumers to browse.

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New Resources theme this season for The Green Blue

We all know that excessive resource use is leading to climate change but the good news is everyone can do something about it, both on and off the water. We have a wealth of information available for you to download from the web site to provide information, advice and tips about using resources more efficiently. Visit the Seasonal Maintenance pages to find out how an owner of a cruising yacht worked out the best system of renewable power for his boat or read the Topic in focus pages to discover 5 simple actions you can take to become more resource efficient.

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Follow our cruising log

The Green Blue has been following the cruising yacht, Mithril as she completes a circumnavigation. Her owners Geraldine and Peter have been sending us regular log entries reporting on the wildlife and environmental issues that they encounter during their trip.

Chapter one of Mithril's cruising log

*NEW* Green Blue website, monthly resource tips, wildlife afloat and a users survey

Each month The Green Blue will be publishing a different tip and advice to encourage boat users and marine businesses to become more resource efficient. Read this months entry here and request your free 2007 wall planner from us for more helpful hints. We are also providing the RYA with monthly web entries pointing out what wildlife to spot while out on the water.

Please pay a visit to the new look Green Blue website. It still has all the elements from the old site but also includes new features and easier navigation to find the information you need.

....and finally You and the Environment Survey

This month the Green Blue plan to send out a short questionnaire to all our contacts to find out how the project is doing in the real world of boating. We want to gauge how the project is being received and if any of the tips and advice we provide are being applied and how easy it is to do so. The questionnaire won't take long to fill out and will come with a few goodies to brighten up your cabin, office or home on these dark January days.  So fill it out, pop it in the free post envelop that will be provided and send it back to us so we know what you like, what you don't and how we can improve the Green Blue to help you make the environment second nature!  Thank you.   

The new look Green Blue website

Competition

Win a solar battery charger!

This charger has a 7 volt output and will charge 4 AAA, AA, C or D size rechargable batteries.

Q. What is the first helpful hint on The Green Blue's Topic in focus page?

Email your answer to the address below before 26th February for your chance to win this fantastic charger complete with an external socket and lead with multi socket adaptor to charge torches, gameboys and other portable devices - Good luck!

info@thegreenblue.org.uk