Monterey Sea Otter Regatta 2024

October 12, 2024 to October 13, 2024
Annual Regatta

Event Details

Host Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club
Location Monterey, USA
Certification Level Bronze
Website Link https://www.mpyc.org/

Best Practices Achieved

1. Eliminate Single-Use Water Bottles and Provide Water Refill Stations

We provided a free water bottle refilling station.

2. Eliminate Plastic Straws

We gave out free reusable metal straws.

4. Skip Bags or Go Reusable

We talked and encouraged people to use reusable bags and distrubuted reusable grocery bags.

6. Publicize Your Sustainability Efforts

We set up a booth at the regatta and talked to some of the competitors and others about the Clean Regatta such as what it is and how they can help.

7. Involve Local Organizations

I reached out to Oceana and the event organizers to support me in coordinating and making the event possible.

8. Post Educational and Reusable Signage

We got some big reusable posters showcasing local wildlife and about the Clean Regatta.

11. Ensure Proper Waste Bin Placement and Signage

We placed a compost, recycling, and landfill bin in front of the booth with proper signage and taught people about using the correct bins.

12. Divert Food Waste from the Landfill

We had a compost bin in front of the booth to make sure that the food waste was going into the compost instead of the landfill.

16. Increase Awareness of Wildlife and Habitat Protection

Oceana donated some articles about local wildlife and their habitat and increased interest of many of the visitors of the booth.

20. Encourage Green Boating Practices

We passed out the non-motorized green boating guide and talked to people about how they can be more environmentally friendly during regattas and while they sail.