Event Details | |
Host | Howth Yacht Club |
Location | Ireland |
Certification Level | Gold |
Website Link | https://hyc.ie/ |
Best Practices Achieved
1. Eliminate Single-Use Water Bottles and Provide Water Refill Stations
Fresh water dispenser to avoid single use plastic bottles
5. Award Practical Items or Use a Perpetual or Upcycled Trophy
Perpetual trophies
Mugs for race winners
Glasses for overall
6. Publicize Your Sustainability Efforts
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions referred to SFTS.
Announced at competitors' briefing about recycling, water stations and bike parking
13. Use Paperless Event Management
All event documentation online. Zero paper
15. Promote Alternative Transportation
Promoted local bus and train services.
Accommodated visitors on boats in the marina, so nobody was driving to hotels.
Bike parking available on site