Simplified, sustainable sailing is really "do no harm."  This applies to ourselves, our environment, and our boats. Making an effort to choose non-toxic products for our boats and our bodies, using renewable energy sources, learning how to reduce & clean spills or keeping your engine in good maintenance all contribute to the well being of our planet and ultimately ourselves. 

Sustainable Sailing is an effort to:

1. Utilize available technology (such as alternative power sources and propulsion, composting toilets, LED lighting) thereby reducing our need to use generators, engines or waste systems that pollute our air and water in order to protect and conserve our natural resources . 
2. Informing ourselves and others on boating practices: such as reducing use of plastic, not throwing waste and garbage into our oceans or waters, choosing e-friendly antifouling paints, using products on and around our boats that are not harmful to ecosystems.
3. Consider how our buying choices affect our environment. (buying local, and locally made products, choosing products that have less packaging and made from recycled and recylable materials, use organic, e-friendly or less toxic boat and body care products)
4. Adjusting your lifestyle to conserve our natural resources. (reducing water consumption, electric and gas consumption, keeping engines fuel efficient, and remembering to reduce, reuse and recycle in new and creative ways)

When we accept that our body's health is connected to the health of our planet, as we learn to treat our environment with the respect we have for ourselves and first try to do no harm, I believe we all will feel healthier, happier and more connected to our environment.

As I continue to try new products, research new ideas and share this with my family, friends and boating community I hope you will join me by asking questions, posting suggestions or sharing a product or idea of your own.