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13/09/2008
On Saturday 13th September The Green Blue was joined by one of its greatest ambassadors Mike Golding OBE, for an up-close and personal chat in; ‘An audience with Mike Golding’.
One of the great round the world sailors of our generation, Mike was joined by Sarah Black, Project Manager for The Green Blue to talk frankly about his preparations for the upcoming Vendee Globe yacht race, as well as giving his views on environmental issues.
To a packed house in the Sailing Networks Bar, Mike gave listeners an insight in to what goes on behind the scenes in preparation for the race. He outlined the technological advances that keep him one step ahead of the competition, including the advances in energy saving technology which helps him to reduce weight onboard. He also talked about the differences that have been made between Ecover2 and the new improved Ecover3, to what keeps the passion alive for him to keep coming back for more.
Sarah Black said: “Mike is a fantastic ambassador for the Green Blue, with a passion not only for the sailing but for the environment in which he sails. By staying at the cutting edge of developments in technology and energy saving techniques, many of the innovations implemented now by Mike and the team will inevitably filter down to the day to day sailor. For example, without Formula One sailors like Mike we wouldn’t have seen LED lights available for boats or such great advances in battery charging technology which minimises the need for fuel.”
16/09/08
Dee Caffari joined The Green Blue team and the Environment Agency to present the first ever ‘Award for Environmental Improvement’ to Dean & Reddyhoff on the opening day of the PSP Southampton Boat Show.
The award was presented to Dean & Reddyhoff’s James Beaver who has been successfully piloting The Green Blue’s new recycling programme at Haslar Marina.
James explained “We wanted to be more environmentally aware and working with The Green Blue we have been able to implement greener practices to meet customer demands for greener boating as well as making significant financial savings – a great combination.”
The Green Blue having been working closely with marine businesses to test environmental theories to see not only that they work but also their economic and environmental viability. “Dean and Readyhoff have always been at the forefront of change, so were a natural choice to receive this new award”, commented Sarah Black, The Green Blue Project Manager.
Dee Caffari, The Green Blue ambassador, joined the team to present the award, a unique sculpture made from drift wood and reclaimed timber by Paul Nicholas. Dee said; “Awards like this are important to encourage others and award and recognise the hard work already being done by marinas.
This award marks Dean and Readyhoff as leaders in their peer group and encourages others to follow suit. It’s a bold step to pioneer something new which could be a risk but Dean and Readyhoff have been prepared to take the risks and it really is paying off.”
Thanks to funding from the Environment Agency, Crown Estates and The Green Blues parent organisations, the RYA and BMF, a full time Recycling Officer, Dan Reading, has joined The Green Blue team to promote and spread the word throughout the boating community.
For more information contact Dan Reading on dan.reading@thegreenblue.org.uk
01-09-2008
Southampton Boat Show is fast approaching and yet again The Green Blue has a packed calendar. This year the theme will be recycling with Dee Caffari officially launching our recycling scheme on Friday 12th September at 3.30pm on the RYA/BMF (E052) stand. We will have lots of useful advice and information to help you improve or start recycling in addition to our usual advice on more environmentally friendly boating practices on our stands. As ever we will be on the RYA/BMF stand (E052) but also in the Sailing Networks Bar, so come and visit us to get the latest information and find out about the other exciting events we are running.
Dan Reading, The Green Blue’s Recycling Officer will also be running masterclasses on how to set up a recycling scheme in your marina or club. Setting up recycling schemes is not just environmentally friendly; it also makes good business sense cutting the cost of waste disposal by up to 45%. The masterclasses will take place on Thursday, September 18 at 2.30pm and 4pm in the Winchester Room of the Holiday Inn, Southampton. They are FREE but please book your place now to avoid disappointment. Contact Dan at dan.reading@thegreenblue.org.uk
For more information on boat show click here
For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show download our August E-news
22-09-2008
If you or your partners are involved in a regeneration project or scheme on an inland waterway or connected lake then you could win a waterways renaissance award. The Awards, established by BURA (The British Urban Regeneration Association) in partnership with The Waterways Trust in 2002, have since recognised over 130 projects, ranging from exciting multi-use developments, sustainable environmental initiatives and educational projects changing the lives of disadvantaged young people, to innovative engineering schemes and the restoration of historic canal structures, basins and buildings.
In the past they have recognised projects on inland rivers, canals, broads, becks - both navigable and non-navigable and on lakes / lochs, when they are connected to a waterway (e.g. river / canal). Unfortunately coastal projects are not recognised in these awards.
The award is split into ten categories:
It is free and simple to enter and the time you spend submitting an entry could gain you recognition as a leader in regeneration and waterways to professionals across the UK.
For more information on the awards and how to enter click here. The deadline for entries is the 30th September 2008
18-09-2008
KIMO is an international association of Local Authorities and associated organizations that works towards cleaning up pollution in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the North East Atlantic and the Arctic Seas.
Following a successful pilot study in 2000 entitled “The Economic and Social Impacts of Marine Litter and Oil on Coastal Communities” (Hall 2000) KIMO are undertaking a further study to update this information. The aim of this project is to undertake a study, looking at the economic factors of this type of pollution. A report will be produced outlining the total financial cost to the north east Atlantic coastal communities.
As part of this study, KIMO are collecting data relating to the problems that marine debris causes to the marinas and the leisure boat owning community in order to assess the economic cost to this sector due to marine debris.
If you are a boat or marina owner please download and complete the questionnaire below to assist in this report.
09-07-2008
4th November 2008 - SS Great Britain, Bristol
02-07-2008
The Green Blue and Chevron have recently collaborated to help the Honda rib powerboat competition to be as environmentally sensitive as possible. Read more..
16-06-2008
Jane Swan has recently joined The Green Blue as ‘Partnership Officer’. Jane will work closely with Government agencies and secure partnerships and funding for the future development of the programme. Read more..
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13.05.2008
The recent shenanigans of the EU have left us facing the prospect of paying full road duty on our marine diesel, and thrown the current fuel supply problems into sharp relief for all boaters. Read more..
20.04.2008
26-03-2008
In the last ten years wehave become much wiser to the fact that the environment is under threat from a wide range of issues from pollution to global warming. Read more..
03-03-2008
An exciting new challenge has been launched today by TV personality and environmentalist Chris Packham. Read more..
03-03-2008
The RYA Planning and Environmental Handbook has just been produced to help RYA affiliated clubs and recognised training centres in running their facilities. Read more..
25-02-2008
The Green Blue will be exhibiting at the Dinghy Sailing Show 2008 held at Alexandra Palace from 1st - 2nd Mach 2008. Read more..
25-02-2008
Marine House, Egham, Surrey - Thursday 13th March 2008 Read more..
19-02-2008
All marine companies produce some form of waste whether this be paper from offices or waste materials form a manufacturing process. Read more..
04-02-2008
Boating Business Exhibition 2008 is being held in association with the British Marine Federation and the Marine Trades Association at the Bournemouth International Centre from 13th - 14th February. Read more..
22-01-2008
Discussions about the viability of non-biocide antifouling took a step forward last week at the Collins Stewart London Boatshow. Read more..
03-01-2008
This year, The Green Blue will be focusing its attention on how to renew your antifouling with the environment in mind. Read more..
21-12-2007
NetRegs, the organisation that provides free environmental guidance for small businesses in the UK has joined together with Business Link to develop a free, online self assessment tool to help you find out what you need to do to comply with environmental legislation. Read more..
30-11-2007
What is the future for antifouling use in the freshwater environment? Read more..
30-11-2007
Our latest Seasonal Maintenance article comes from David Parker of Warsash, Hampshire and reports of trials of Seajet 036 Shogun-Eco on Green Blue supporter, Mike Bailey's 27ft sailing cruiser. Read more..
On 28th September, The Green Blue held its first National Conference for marinas, sailing clubs and boatyards. Read more..
08-11-2007
The Green Blue has followed the progress of Yachtsman Mukti Mitchell and the ‘Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour’ over the summer. Read more..
26-10-2007
Ten key representatives from the marina sector visited the Netherlands earlier this month as part of a 'Best Practice Tour', organised by The Green Blue. Read more..
01-11-2007
09-10-2007
New guidance has been issued on the requirement for non-hazardous waste treatment prior to landfilling, as required by the Landfill Directive. Read more..
24-09-2007
The Green Blue launched its latest tool to promote environmental messages to boaters with their brand new ‘Into The Green Blue’ CD-Rom at Southampton Boat Show this year. Read more..
24-09-2007
Supported by The Green Blue, a forward-thinking new prize for environmentally friendlier boat propulsion systems was launched at Southampton Boat Show. Read more..
11-09-2007
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Green Blue CD Rom 'Into The Green Blue' at this years Boat Show. Read more..
