TOP TIPS FOR GREEN SAILING

Never throw rubbish over the side

Cut down on packaging and reuse plastic bottles

Recycle your waste in marinas. When you find they don’t have recycling facilities – and many don’t – complain

Be respectful of marine mammals and basking sharks. Don’t get too close Maintain a clean engine Be careful when refuelling Use eco-cleaning fluids

Use toilets on land wherever possible

Don’t anchor on protected sea-beds

Join the Great British Beach Clean in September!