Sailors for the Sea Partnership for the 34th America's Cup
Sailors for the Sea, an environmental organization focusing on enlisting sailors in ocean conservation and a beneficiary of Summer Saistice, has been selected by the America's Cup to manage their ocean sustainability programs. Sailors for the Sea and the America's Cup sent the following story to describe their new partnership:
With the first event on the journey to the 2013 America's Cup just over three weeks away, so begins the Cup's sustainability journey - a key component of the 34th America's Cup Legacy Program.
We are proud to announce that the America's Cup Event Authority (ACEA) has partnered with Sailors for the Sea in support of global and local ocean conservation.
Together we are committed to motivate action to improve the health of the oceans.
This partnership and commitment to our Clean Regattas program comes three weeks before the America's Cup World Series in Cascais, Portugal. (For up-to-date information regarding the races make sure to bookmark and check the official race website. www.americascup.com).
Sailors for the Sea is proud to work with the America's Cup Event Authority to implement our Clean Regattas program that supports a clean and healthy ocean ecosystem while reducing the environmental footprint of the 34th America's Cup World Series, The Challenger Series and The America's Cup Match (Finals) . We are excited to support the sustainability initiative of the 34th America's Cup. A clean, diverse and vibrant marine ecosystem is good for the environment, for recreation and the economy. The America's Cup is moving into a new era and has committed to supporting a healthy ocean." said Sailors for the Sea CEO Daniel Pingaro
"Sailors have the responsibility to ensure that our sailing grounds remain protected for future generations to enjoy. And as we are delivering the most prestigious sailing regatta in the world, we believe that we have an even greater responsibility. Looking at the way we manage the on-the-water event is a natural place to start on our sustainability path towards setting a new standard for our sport. We believe that our partnership with Sailors for the Sea will demonstrate our commitment to delivering the 34th America's Cup as an event with a positive social purpose." said Neill Duffy, ACEA, Director of Sustainability.
Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas certification provides independent, third-party verification that a yacht club, sailing program, or regatta is environmentally responsible, and is doing its utmost to protect the waters upon which people sail. By making the Clean Regattas Pledge, regattas, yacht clubs, and sailing programs commit to protecting clean waters and shores. Participants vow to fulfill, and encourage others to fulfill, the goals and requirements of Clean Regattas, and to work to protect waters for the use and enjoyment of this and future generations.
Sailors for the Sea educates and engages the boating community in the worldwide protection of the oceans.
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