We are doing our bit for the environment at WBH - all our brochures are now printed on 100% recycled paper and we would encourage customers to pass the brochures on to someone or recycle them when they have finished with them. Also, all our hire boats have four-stroke engines which are much more economical in terms of fuel than the older two-stroke types. We have got other plans in the pipeline too, so hopefully we'll help to keep Salcombe estuary as blue as possible.
Our next beach clean is on Sunday 12th July too - more details will be posted here nearer the time.
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Whitestrand Goes Green....and Blue
Whitestrand Boat Hire organised a workshop in Salcombe today with The Green Blue - a fantastic intiative by the RYA and BMF to raise awareness about the marine environment and how to be more green at sea. 
Locals from all aspects of the marine industry in Salcombe attended to represent a complete overview of estuary users, and we discussed everything from better ways to anti-foul to marine litter and wildlife disturbance. It was a really inspiring day...many thanks to Green Blue. We have got lots of resources in the shop too, so if you are interested feel free to drop in and pick up some leaflets.
Their website is www.thegreenblue.org.uk and we will continue to work closely with them in the future to develop more ways of making boating on Salcombe estuary greener.
Every boat user has the opportunity to make a real difference - even just keeping your speed down will minimise your fuel consumption and save you money in the process. And remember not to chop up the eelgrass with your propellor when beaching your boat - turn the engine off, use the paddles and save a seahorse!!! Pop in to the shop anytime and chat to us about how you can help.
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