Category Archives: Cruising Green
Staying Green in the Blue
Putting in the extra effort to maintain a boat with smaller environmental impact not only helps the Earth – it can help your wallet, too. A well-maintained boat performs better, potentially saving you from costly repairs – and if your … Continue reading
Solar Odyssey – Around the USA’s “Great Loop”
Just as Swiss/Germa- inspired Turanor PlanetSolar has completed the world’s first ever circumnavigation on a craft powered by solar alone, a new venture is traversing the entire “Great Loop” of the United States in a very different-looking solar craft, called … Continue reading
50 Tons of Garbage Pulled from Pacific Ocean
Scientists loaded their ship to the max this month off the coast of Hawaii, but their bounty wasn’t fish or coral or any other scientific specimen. It was garbage. The crew of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship Oscar … Continue reading
85% of Asia Coral Reefs are at Risk
More than 85% of reefs in Asia’s “Coral Triangle” are directly threatened by human activities such as coastal development, pollution and overfishing, a new report warns. Launched at the International Coral Reef Symposium in Cairns, Australia, the report said that … Continue reading
International Whaling Committee Meetings Open in Panama
NOAA, with staff from the State Department, U.S. Marine Mammal Commission, Department of the Interior and private citizens representing the United States at the International Whaling Commission (IWC), arrived in Panama for this year’s 64th meeting armed with years of experience … Continue reading
B9 Shipping Developing 100% Fossil Fuel-Free Cargo Sailing Ships
Ireland-based B9 Shipping has started work on a full-scale demonstration vessel as part of its goal to design the world’s first 100 percent fossil fuel-free cargo sailing ships. Unlike most conventional large cargo vessels, which are powered by bunker fuel, … Continue reading
Plastic in Our Playground
The ocean is our playground. We sail on it, we swim in it, we fish from it, and without it we wouldn’t have 60-80% of the world’s oxygen…so why do we abuse it? A note from Ocean Crusaders’ founder Ian … Continue reading
Joint Effort Planned to Lessen the AC World Series’ Environmental Impact in Newport
As the eyes of the sporting world descend on Newport, RI during the final stop of the America’s Cup World Series (June 23-July 1), a trio of local organizations are working in collaboration to set a new standard for sustainable … Continue reading
Butanol: the Next Great Biofuel for Boats?
The E10 ethanol experience soured many boaters on biofuel and the prospect of E15entering your fuel system is down-right scary, but butanol could turn out to be a far better biofuel—at least, the experts are hoping so, and to find … Continue reading
Marine Recycling to Safeguard the Environment
Marine recycling holds great importance for safeguarding the environment, saving energy, and conserving resources. Many items are eligible for marine recycling, such as antifreeze, fishing line, oil filters, and even boats. It’s important to know where and how you can … Continue reading
Radioactive Tuna Found in Pacific
While researchers may not be as alarmed by this research as others, it’s important to be aware of this not only when purchasing fish, but especially when you’ve got your own hook out for anything while cruising. Bluefin tuna caught … Continue reading
Sailboat Promoting Sustainability Loses Berth to Superyacht
Consider this the ironic moment of the week! A sailing ship delayed by headwinds while on a transatlantic voyage to promote sustainable transport lost her berth to a gas-guzzling motor-yacht owned by the former NCP Car Parks tycoon! The horrible … Continue reading
Yikes! Plastics in Ocean Increased 100-Fold Over 40 Years
This is horrifying news on the health of our oceans and the rate at which the human population is damaging them. A 100-fold upsurge in human-produced plastic garbage in the ocean is altering habitats in the marine environment, according to … Continue reading
Roz Savage’s “Environmental Epiphany” Sends Her Rowing Across the Oceans
Roz Savage was living in London with a good job, a husband, and a little red sports car, but she one day realized that she just was not happy. She sat down and wrote two versions of her obituary. The … Continue reading
NMMA Recognizes 6 Members for Environmental Achievements
Last week during the 2012 American Boating Congress (ABC) general session, The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recognized a group of individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the recreational boating industry over the past year. The Environmental Achievement Awards … Continue reading
Give Your Input to Help Conserve the Florida Keys
Anyone who cruises the Florida Keys knows how important it is to conserve this area that many plants and animals call home and that so many people enjoy. NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking public comment to guide … Continue reading
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Rozalia Project Launches 2012 Trash Tour
The 2012 Rozalia Project Trash Tour kicked off last week in Annapolis, MD, but there is still plenty of time to get involved in sponsoring an event with this impressive group that is cleaning up our oceans and providing educational … Continue reading
Harken Expands Eco Line to Include More Women’s Products
Why should the guys get all the good stuff? Harken rounded out its popular eco-friendly lines this season with women’s styles of Ballistic Eco Padded Shorts and Moda Fleece Jacket. “There just aren’t that many options when it comes to … Continue reading
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E15 One Step Closer to Hitting the Market
Should E15 hit the mainstream market like it appears it is going to, it will be important for boaters to be hyper-vigilant about what they are putting in their boat engines. Be sure to stay in the know on the … Continue reading
Help the Reef Guardians
The BVI are experiencing an invasion of lion fish, but because the invasion is still in its infancy, they are in a unique position where they can hopefully still eradicate the lion fish problem, and you can help. The Reef … Continue reading
