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This was launched by British Marine and the RYA to help us make sailing activities more environmentally sustainable by pledging to respect, protect and enjoy our inland and marine waters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Green Blue Boating Pledge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespect\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eMinimise noise\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eMinimise wash\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eKeep to speed limits\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eRespect voluntary no-anchor and no-access zones\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eUse designated slipways\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eReduce, reuse, repair, recycle\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eDon’t throw anything overboard\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eChoose your anchorage with care\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eKeep your hull and equipment clean\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eTake care when handling fuel, oil and paints\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eDischarge blackwater responsibly\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eUse eco-friendly cleaning products\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eObserve wildlife from a distance\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eResearch your visit to get the most out of your visit\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eEnjoy inland and marine waters whilst safeguarding wildlife and habitats\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone can take the pledge at \u003ca href=\u0022https://thegreenblue.org.uk/boating-pledge/\u0022\u003ehttps://thegreenblue.org.uk/bo...\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWays we can keep the pledge \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(note: should we include this more detailed guidance on how to keep the pledge, as shown below)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollution\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eReduce emissions by sharing lifts to embarkation locations and sailing whenever possible (Penguins’ raison d\u0027être, after all).\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ePrevent plastic bags, drinks cans and loose items from being blown overboard. Don’t throw anything over the side – orange peel can take two years to biodegrade in salt water.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eUse a funnel when pouring fuel or oil.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eAvoid overfilling your tank to avoid overflow.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eDon’t use detergents to deal with spills – carry a spill kit instead.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eUsing shore facilities when available.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaste management\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eAvoid use of single use plastic as much as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eRemove excess packaging before embarking.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eReduce waste, and recycle as much as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eDispose of waste responsibly ashore, in the right bins.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and maintenance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eReview the cleaning products we use – choose non-toxic cleaning products and recycled toilet paper. \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eAvoid microplastics - often contained in face/body scrubs and toothpastes. Avoid the ingredient ‘polyethelene’.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlora and fauna\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eRespect designated conservation areas to protect ecosystems, flora and fauna in the sea and ashore. Be aware of sensitive habitats like seagrass meadows and take care not to damage them when navigating and anchoring in these areas. Use existing mooring buoys whenever possible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eStay 100m away from marine wildlife in the water and 50m away from marine wildlife on cliffs and rocks. Don’t follow marine wildlife and avoid splitting up mother and young.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eRemove visible animal or plant matter and wash off the anchor and chain to avoid transporting invasive species out of their natural habitats.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe following websites provide further guidance\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://rnli.org/about-us/sustainability/environmental\u0022\u003ehttps://rnli.org/about-us/sustainability/environmental\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/eco-friendly-sailing-best-practice-green-yachting-73028\u0022\u003ehttps://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/eco-friendly-sailing-best-practice-green-yachting-73028\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca 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