The Green Blue

We’re excited to announce the University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2024-25 judging panel 👇 Recognising the impact the students have made and their drive for an environmentally sustainable future. ⭐ Vanessa Clifford ⭐ Dan Reading ⭐ Alexandra Rickman ⭐ Mike Golding

We are thrilled to announce that 29 competing University Sailing Clubs from across the UK are making waves in The Green Blue’s Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2024-25 ⛵🌍 Be part of the sustainable boating community and take the Boating Pledge today - rya.org/2QiE50Uhzss

Welcome class of 2024-2025! 26 University Sailing Clubs are taking on the 2024-25 University Sailing Sustainability Challenge and we want to wish them good luck on their journey undertaking their sustainable actions 🌱 Up for the challenge? rya.org/UXAM50U6ftS

@ProjectSeagrass Thank you friends @ProjectSeagrass for sharing The Green Blue Boating Pledge to #RespectProtectEnjoy our boating environment.

From making use of Advanced Mooring Systems, taking @TheGreenBlue Boating Pledge, to recording your seagrass sightings on #SeagrassSpotter there are a number of ways that you can help to relieve pressure on our sensitive seagrass habitats 🌱🛥️ Read more👉 ow.ly/P99C50TMEeS

Final reminder! Our Electric Propulsion Survey is closing 31 October 2024. Help us better understand fuel use, attitudes towards electric propulsion, and the needs and behaviours of boaters regarding engine use. thegreenblue.org.uk/electric-propu… #ElectricPropulsion #Sustainability

Kate Fortnam explains how @RYA @TheGreenBlue raise awareness in the boating community of anchoring impacts on the seabed & how to reduce them, creating a green guide & best practice for anchoring & mooring & making it easier for boaters to locate seagrass with maps #saveourseabed

@roybroad @NorthDevonYacht Great work @NorthDevonYacht 🙌🏻

Great teamwork by @NorthDevonYacht with #PlasticFreeNorthDevon and #Saltroc #Barnstaple litter-picking on the #TarkaTrail #Instow #NationalCleanUp2024 @TheGreenBlue

🏆 They did it! Congratulations to 18-year-old Harry for making history with his incredible journey around Britain in an electric RIB, completing it in just 31 days, 20 hours, and 46 minutes! 🚤⚡️ See the full story: rya.org/SJSY50TijCC #electricboating #sustainable #boating

Join us in wishing our patron @MikeGoldingOBE a very happy birthday! Mike has been a key advocate for sustainable boating 🌱⛵ and we're proud to have him as our Patron. #HappyBirthday #MikeGoldingOBE

@roybroad @NorthDevonYacht Thank you for letting us know Roy. This has now been fixed! Look forward to receiving more Pledges from NDYC.

Hi @TheGreenBlue members @NorthDevonYacht have been trying to submit the Boating Pledge but msg says the server is down?

Help us explore the future of boat propulsion by taking this short survey! Find out more and complete the survey here: thegreenblue.org.uk/electric-propu… Developed in partnership with @SouthHams_DC, Round Britain eRIB and @RYA . #electricboating #boating #propulsion #sustainable

@roybroad @NorthDevonYacht @RYA Great to see sailors @NorthDevonYacht taking The Green Blue’s boating Pledge to Respect, Protect and enjoy our boating environment. 🙌🏻 #GoGreenOnTheBlue

More sailing success for @NorthDevonYacht cadet sailors Max, Flora, Lilly, Theo and Oscar supporting @TheGreenBlue #BoatingPledge @RYA #Instow #Devon #sailing #environment

Great to collaborate with seagrass restoration projects from across the South this week at @CowesWeek! Thank you to everyone who visited our stand in @CowesYachtHaven to explore the fascinating underwater world of seagrass. #SaveOurSeabed #CowesWeek

This July, the RYA joined forces with over 140 organisations to sign @Sport_England’s Going for Green pledge. By signing the pledge, we are taking a stand and committing to making positive changes for a more sustainable future. Find out more – rya.org/qVzR50SHXQC

Thanks to the Mayor of #Bideford Cllr Rachel Clarke, staff @torridgedc and #RNLI #volunteers @AppledoreRNLI @RNLI for the welcome given to the #RoundBritaineRIB challenge team during their stopover in #Bideford to recharge the 6.5m electric eRIB @TheGreenBlue

Love watersports? 🏄⛵️🛥️🚣‍♀️ Join The Green Blue, @Sstainblesailtd and the @WSailingTrust in exploring UK consumers' views on the lifecycle of their watersports equipment. Take part in the Marine Sport Textile Recycling Survey👉 rya.org/7pwj50SqS2f Closing date: 22 Aug '24

On #WorldOceanDay @EULIFERemedies @EssexWildlifeEssex & @ProjectSeagrass joined up to share all they’ve achieved together in the Essex Estuaries. 📽️Missed it? There's still time to catch-up - watch the recording here: rya.org/jHjQ50SfrbB #SaveOurSeabed

On the last day of #BoatingWildlifeAware Week, here are our final tips: 🦢 Be prepared to meet wildlife 👓 Look for life in the sky, the water & rocks ⚓️ Respect habitats when anchoring & mooring Read more: rya.org/Fngy50SiZkC