The framework | Clean Club

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1 Have a dedicated environmental and sustainability representative on your committee

2 Create an environmental policy for your club

3 Use paperless methods for club communications

4 Run national or regional regattas hosted as Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas

5 Establish an annual environmental award for a club member who best supports your sustainability and environmental practices

1 Conduct a waste audit

2 Explore composting options

3 Create three streams of waste - recycling, compost, landfill

4 Create signage to inform and educate members on correct waste stream choices

5 Work with suppliers to reduce packaging for deliveries

6 Provide permanent water refill stations

7 Reduce single-use food service ware

8 Install rubbish gathering systems or devices in your marina or waterway

1 Conduct a water usage audit

2 Look for ways to reduce your club’s water consumption

3 Have an oil pollution prevention plan

4 Encourage the use of reef-safe sunblock

5 Eliminate harmful cleaning products in and around club facilities

6 Create best-practice guidelines for your members to follow around small-scale boat repairs and maintenance

7 Install visual icons for club drains

8 Conduct an energy audit

1 Mentor a club or organisation to get started on their Clean Club programme

2 Repurpose old sailing equipment and clothing

3 Develop a priority community initiative your club can drive or support

4 Make beach cleanups a regular part of club day activities

5 Invite guest speakers to talk about environmental topics at your club events

1 Include an environmental aspect into your junior sailing coaching programme

2 Encourage green boating practices

3 Standardise rules around boat washdowns

4 Bring awareness to local habitat and wildlife

5 Support education around marine biosecurity

6 Provide education and reminders about predator-free initiatives

7 Encourage responsible dog ownership when out boating

8 Be an advocate for responsible fishing attitudes

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