The Nations League – Swan One Design Worlds

June 17, 2025 to June 21, 2025
Annual Regatta

Event Details

Host Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Location Porto Cervo marina, Italy
Certification Level Platinum

Best Practices Achieved

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

We provided the organisation's staff with bottles of water

4. Skip Bags or Go Reusable

We gave the sailors Slam sails bags as skippers bags that they can reuse.

6. Publicize Your Sustainability Efforts

We have shown on our ledwall what YCCS is doing to reduce its environmental impact. All the YCCS initiative are also listed on YCCS website.

7. Involve Local Organizations

We have agreed with local institutions and organizations to promote the 4Rs of sustainability. During the "The Nations League - Swan One Design Worlds" regatta, these messages were displayed on our ledwall

8. Post Educational and Reusable Signage

We have provided signs indicating how to separate waste, we have also specified that the materials used for post-race refreshments are all biodegradable

11. Ensure Proper Waste Bin Placement and Signage

All the trash bins had signs for waste separation

12. Divert Food Waste from the Landfill

In Italy, waste must be separated as required by law

13. Use Paperless Event Management

Regatta registration and all the documents are provided in digital format. https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu/50057

15. Prevent Toxins from Entering the Water

Point one of the Charta Smeralda, which was displayed on our ledwall all the days of the "The Nation League - Swan One Design Worlds", focuses on the prevention of coastal and marine pollution.

16. Increase Awareness of Wildlife and Habitat Protection

In the "The Nation League - Swan One Design Worlds" Regatta Notice of Race, it is stated that part of our mission is to raise awareness among regatta participants about the environmental issues affecting the oceans

18. Promote Alternative Transportation

Range Rover is the automotive partner of the YCCS and provides a courtesy car service to sailors and staff arriving in Porto Cervo for the event

20. Inspire Future Action

The Charta Smeralda is an ethical code that guides people and organizations toward actions that help to protect the environment. The YCCS is committed to follow its principles and sharing them with the public.

19. Reduce Day-of Emissions

During the event were used robotic buoys

2. Eliminate Plastic Straws

We no longer use plastic straws

3. Serve Food with Plastic-Free Dinnerware

We serve food in biodegradable materials or plates and dishes that are washed with specific non-polluting detergents.

9. Serve Local Food or Source Seafood Sustainably

The organisation provided meals with 0 km or in any case local ingredients

5. Award Practical Items or Use a Perpetual or Upcycled Trophy

For the Nations League - Swan One Design World, the winners were awarded a practical Garmin belt.

17. Offer Vegetarian or Vegan Alternatives

Different food options were provided during the event including vegetarian packed-lunch alternatives

10. Organize a Green Team

Two people were in charge of checking the checklist was respected