97% of sails end up in landfill. Now a new sail recycling scheme has been launched to repurpose old sails, bags and sheets
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Death of a monk seal: Brian Black Memorial Award 2021
As sailors, what can we do to protect the wildlife we see? Genevieve Leaper shares her experiences after discovering a dead seal while cruising Greece. The article was runner-up in…
Climate Change: Why plastic pollution is a red herring
Myriad environmental initiatives are all laudable but can create confusion at a time when unified action is urgently needed, Mike Golding tells YM Editor Theo Stocker
Green boating: tips for eco friendly sailing
The RYA published its Carbon Pathway to Zero document in July 2021, outlining its vision for zero-carbon boating by 2050. How can we alleviate our own emissions and waste?
Marine protected areas: how the rules benefit sailors
Should sailors welcome or be worried by the expanding network of marine protected areas? asks Elaine Bunting
Eco sails: options for sustainable sails
Wind power may seem eco-friendly, but with most sails essentially made from plastic, it’s time for greener technology, says Sam Fortescue
Brian Black Memorial Award 2022: £4,000 prize on offer for environmental journalism
Back for a second year, the Brian Black Memorial Award 2022 is inviting entries to celebrate the best writing about marine environmental issues as explored by sailing boat
Spotting a leopard in the Mediterranean
Nicholas Hodgson shares how a personal crusade against litter resulted in ‘Trash Tuesdays’, an environmental initiative with ever-growing appeal. The article was runner-up in the 2021 Brian Black Memorial Award…
Single use plastic free accreditation launched for marine businesses
A new accreditation scheme has been launched to help sailors identify clubs, training centres and marine businesses which are cutting their use of single use plastic
Voluntary no anchor zone for Studland Bay
A voluntary no anchor zone will be introduced at Studland Bay in Dorset from December 2021 before it is extended in June 2022