The 12th episode of Off The Water explores the environment which we enjoy our activities within. As both a global and local issue it can be perceived as overwhelming and certainly has many aspects to understand where we can help reduce our impact on it and maintain it for future generations.
Certainly it takes a positive collective attitude and many small steps to reach the net zero goal set out by world leaders, but what can we do in the boating community?
Hosts Robin Nicol and Marc Turner open up the discussion with three inspirational people who serve up several examples of good practice and highlight resources and support that can help on this journey.
Angie Fraser joins us from Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust, an RYA affiliate that has implemented a number of efficiencies on a road to net zero, taking the little steps that they can do themselves and for clubs in the region. Kate Fortnam, is the campaign manager for The Green Blue, an initiative between British Marine and the RYA to help the boating community reduce their impact on coastal and inland waters. Barry Fisher is the CEO of Keep Scotland Beautiful the charity for Scotland’s environment, who also has a keen interest in sailing having been General Manager for the Ocean Youth Trust Scotland.
The discussion touches on some useful sources of funding and support including:
The Green Blue provides resources for individuals, facilities and businesses: https://thegreenblue.org.uk/resources/
The Climate Challenge Fund : https://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/ccf
Community resources from Keep Scotland Beautiful: https://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/community-and-place/clean-up-scotland/handy-resources/
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations : https://fundingscotland.com/
Foundation Scotland : https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/
Off The Water Episode 24 - Sustainable Sailing
Off The Water Episode 23 - Inside the Student Sailing scene
Off The Water Episode 22 - Cruising & General Purposes
Off The Water meets Finlo Cottier
Off The Water Episode 20 - Volunteers
Off The Water Episode 19 - Rory McKinna and Para Sports
Off The Water - Episode 18 - VISA GB come to Scotland
Off The Water - Episode17 - Dinghy Adventures
Off The Water - Episode 16 - The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust
Off The Water - Episode 15 - The Hunter Family
Off The Water - Episode 14 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Off The Water - Episode 11 - Volunteering
Off The Water - Episode 10- Outdoor Education Centres
Off The Water - Episode9 - Windsurfing
Off The Water - Episode 8 - Gone Cruising
Off The Water - Episode 7 - Clubs Return To Boating
Off The Water - Episode 6 -Training Centres
Off The Water - Episode 5 - Women In Sport / eSailing Champs
Off The Water - Episode 4 - Our Mental Health
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