WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Reducing carbon emissions is one of the most direct ways your event can be more climate positive. Though transportation to an event is generally the largest source of emissions, small changes during the event itself can also reduce your carbon footprint. You can significantly decrease fuel usage by altering how you operate the racecourse. Did you know reducing power by as little as 10% from full throttle will save 20% in fuel costs? You can also cut off potential sources of marine debris. Even if your event is not a race, you can monitor your day-of carbon emissions to make a positive impact!
HOW TO DO IT
- Consider creating a spectator boat area off the course where boats are required to anchor and have engines off, or have viewing from the shore.
- Rent or purchase a MarkSetBot – these robotic marks use electric self-propulsion and GPS technology to set and adjust marks on a course. This technology is efficient, smart and it eliminates the need for fossil-fuel burning power boats whose sole purposes are moving around marks.
- Conduct an energy audit of your venue and identify areas for improvement.
- Register your event and download the Clean Regattas Toolkit for more information!
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