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BOAT NUT IS ASKING ALL BOATERS TO GET INVOLVED IN OUR BOATING GREEN INITIATIVE, SIMPLY SIGN THE PLEDGE AND JOIN THE MOVEMENT IN 2016
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How Much of the worlds water ways do we use?
MAP OF BOATING ACTIVITY
Can we make a difference? YES WE CAN
CURRENT GREEN BOATING PRACTISES / DISCOVER BOATING
When choosing cleaning products, look for the EcoLogoM label which is a registered mark of Environment Canada. These products have been assessed for their environmental impacts across their entire life cycle and are considered to be the "best in class". For more information about EcoLogoM visit the Environmental Choice Program. There are a wide array of products available now and you can be sure that those products that carry eco-labelling have minimal environmental impact and are safer for you and your family.
Be sure when painting your boat to use legal bottom paints and biodegradable cleaning agents and ensure that no paint or cleansers enter the water.
Use or install a device to prevent overboard discharges from your tank vent. Such products will give you a warning and work to prevent spills when your tank is reaching its fuel capacity. Always fill your fuel tank slowly and only fill to about 90% capacity of the tank. Fuel naturally expands as the temperature rises and leaving a bit of space at the top of your fuel tank will help to prevent fuel from overflowing when its warmer outside.
Be sure that your engine reaches its designed wide-open-throttle RPM by choosing a prop with the right pitch. Adjustable-pitch propellers and modular props help to keep your boat running efficiently and ultimately reducing fuel consumption. Make sure your boat, engine and propeller blades are in good condition to avoid wasting fuel and minimizing the chances of any oil, gasoline or other hazardous materials entering the water.
Study your navigation charts and get to know the waterways so that you are familiar with the existing marine environment. You’ll be able to prevent boat propellers from potentially damaging habitats or injuring marine life, as well as consuming less fuel if you take a bit of time to plan your trip in advance and thereby avoid confusion and misdirection. Take advantage of the autopilot feature if you have it, as it can maintain a longer, continuous attention span and even steer better than some captains!
Properly dispose of paints, batteries, antifreeze, cleaning products, oil and other hazardous wastes at a waste collection facility when you return to land. 12V batteries are among the most recycled products in the world. Some marine accessories stores even offer a credit on a new battery when you return your used one. Never discharge your sewage when you are near the shore. Check local rules and regulations for specific restrictions. Nearby pump-out stations and shore-side facilities are available for proper waste disposal.
Protect marine life by properly disposing of monofilament fishing line at nearby marine accessories stores and shore side recycling locations.
Keep your trash onboard and never throw cigarette butts, fishing line, or any other garbage into the ocean. Take advantage of shore-side facilities to recycle plastic, glass, metal and paper. Recycle your winter storage shrink-wrap at local marinas, dealers and
BOAT NUT WANTS TO GO FURTHER
PROACTIVE
- ESTABLISH SAFE RECYCLING AT THE MARINA
MAINTAIN 7 RECYCLING LOCATIONS IN TORONTO TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR BOATERS TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF BOATING GREEN
- REDUCE FUEL BURN BY SHOWING PROPER OPERATION OF BOAT SYSTEMS
PROVIDE DOWNLOAD AND VIEWABLE DIGITAL VIDEO WITH WRITTEN INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE THE SYSTEMS ON YOUR BOAT TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM FUEL BURN AT ANY SPEED, AND PROVIDE DETAILS ON HOW TO TELL THAT YOU ARE A POLLUTER
- MAKE BOTTOM PAINT TWICE AS EFFECTIVE FOR LONGER LIFE AND LESS NEED TO PRESSURE WASH BOTTOMS
A SIMPLE TIP ON A PRODUCT YOU ADD TO ANTI FOUL WHICH HAS ZERO EFFECT ON THE WATER OR ENVIRONMENT
- MAINTAIN STAINLESS WITH NO CHEMICALS AT ALL
A DOLLAR STORE PRODUCT THAT WILL KEEP YOUR STAINLESS LIKE NEW WITH NO CHEMICALS
- SHOW AND TELL ON CLEANER BILGE DISCHARGE
SHOW YOU PRODUCTS AND TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BILGE WATER AND GREY WATER AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE FOR DISCHARGE
- HOW TO KEEP THE AIR IN YOUR CABIN LESS HARM FULL TO YOU
THE AIR WE BREATH IN THE CABIN OR ON DECK CAN BE DEADLY. WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO AVOID THIS FATE AND KEEP YOUR BOAT DRY AND BLACK MOLD FREE
- EVENT PLANNING TO CLEAN UP OUR WATER WAYS
WE WILL HELP PLAN AND ATTEND CLEAN UP DAYS . AS PART OF OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM BOAT NUT WILL SUPPLY A RETREVAL TOOL TO CATCH AND DISPOSE OF FLOATING DEBRIS IN YOUR MARINA
- KEEP SPIDERS OFF YOUR BOAT WITHOUT SPRAYING THE WHOLE DOCK AND BOAT
STOP SPRAYING YOUR BOAT DOWN WITH CHEMICALS TO KEEP THE SPIDERS AWAY , WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO KEEP THOSE SPIDER'S AWAY IN A SIMPLE EFFECTIVE WAY
NOT ONLY DOES THIS PRACTICE BRING HEFTY FINES IN MOST COMMUNITIES BUT IT DESTROYS NATURAL HABITAT
PROP TRENCHING, USING THE BOAT MOTOR AND PROP TO EXCAVATE THE BOTTOM BELOW YOUR BOAT
NOT ONLY DOES THIS PRACTICE BRING HEFTY FINES IN MOST COMMUNITIES BUT IT DESTROYS NATURAL HABITAT
WE ALL KNOW BY NOW TO BE CONCENSUS OF THE PRODUCTS WE PURCHASE AND NOT TO THROW TRASH AND CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THE WATER , BOATERS NEED EFFECTIVE REAL WORLD LARGER WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE WANT TO PARTNER WITH YOU TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES THAT EFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT ON A DAILY BASES AT OUR MARINAS
GLOBAL INDUSTRY ANALYSIS:
North America accounts for the largest share in the global recreational boating market. In North America, the U.S. holds the largest share of recreational boat market. Around 34% of the total population of the U.S participates in recreational boating on annual basis. In 2010, about 75 million people in the U.S. participated in recreational boating. The number increased to reach over 88.5 million by 2013 end. Such growth in the participation trend in recreational boating in North America is expected to boost the recreational boating market. Europe is the second largest market for recreational boating after North America. Italy, UK, Germany and France are some of the major recreational boating markets in European region. The share of recreational boating market is expected to grow at higher rate in Europe region as compared to North America. Growing demand of luxury cruisers is expected to help the market growth in the European recreational boating market.
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CURRENT GREEN BOATING GUIDE FROM BC
Boating is a popular pastime! With over 350,000 boats in the Strait of Georgia, we need to minimize our impacts, especially in areas where boats congregate such as marinas, anchorages and marine parks.
You can make a big difference, by pledging to follow these guidelines:
- Manage My Sewage Responsibly by using pump-out services. Where no pump outs are available, I will only dump as permitted by regulation, and I will dump responsibly away from anchorages, sensitive areas, shellfish beds and swimmers.
- Reduce My Grey-water Discharge and use only products with all natural ingredients whenever
possible.
- Take Care When Fuelling, avoid topping up my tank, and use oil absorbent rags and other devices to
make sure no fuel goes in the water.
- Use Bilge Filters Or Bilge Pads to absorb oil and fuel so none gets pumped overboard accidentally.
- Maintain My Boat, using environmentally responsible products and/or alternatives.
- Use “Hard” Bottom Paint Or Eco Friendly Alternatives.
- Haul Out At Responsible Boat Yards with containment policies and equipment so my sandings and
scrapings don’t end up in the water.
- Dispose Of All Wastes Properly.
- Help Other Boaters Become Aware by role-modeling and education.
- Follow Sound Practices And Principles as outlined in our Guide to Green Boating.
- Support Clean Marine BC Certified Marinas and Boating Facilities, and other facilities with correct practices
PART 2 THE PLEDGE
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