Clean Regattas is an effort by Sailors for the Sea in conjunction with yacht clubs, sailing programs and events to reduce our impact on our oceans and coastal waters.
Register to become a Clean Regatta now!

About the Program

Clean Regattas is a third party certification program that helps regattas, yacht clubs and sailing programs voluntarily achieve higher environmental standards. Participants have the option of choosing a Bronze, Silver or Gold level of engagement, and work to fulfill each of the requirements necessary to be certified at that level. Sailors for the Sea provides support and materials, and the final certification that a club or event is a Clean Regatta.

 

 

 

 

Benefits of Certification

Environmental

A certified regatta generates less material waste, reduces the amount of debris in the water and on the shore, and the amount of nonpoint source pollution being washed into the sea. The waters on which we sail are also important ecosystems and habitat for marine mammals, fish and birds. Clean Regattas helps insure that the waters remain healthy and vital.

Regulation Anticipation

With our oceans in an apparent constant decline, states and nations are increasing regulations and laws to limit what can be done to and in the water. As a voluntary program, Clean Regattas helps you stay ahead of the regulatory curve and has you prepared to face the laws as they are inevitably passed. Think of the changeover when tributyl tin (TBT) bottom paints were banned in 1989. Those already using tin-free paints were saved the trouble and cost of having to make the change.

Public Relations

Doing right by the ocean brings positive attention to a yacht club or regatta. Regattas could see new and diverse sponsors and yacht club enrollment could go up. Perhaps you are already fulfilling the Clean Regattas requirements. Why not get credit for your good work?

Economic 

By reducing reliance on plastic bottles, fossil fuels, and disposable products, clubs and regattas can save money in both the short and the long term. By anticipating regulations, you can save the money that might be spent on an abrupt and costly change when laws are later passed, or even an expensive cleanup effort. Finally, the positive public relations can bring more and new sponsors to a regatta and generate the interest of donors, investors and foundations for clubs with a non-profit status.

Register to become a Clean Regatta now!