There has never been a green YACHT. Well, times are changing, the drastic consequences of climate change can no longer be denied, and the topic of sustainability can be found at every turn, even in boatbuilding. There has not been a press conference in recent years in which shipyards, suppliers or regatta syndicates have not shared their ecological commitment with us. But your personal interest in environmental protection, especially marine protection, has also increased significantly. We notice this from the many reactions and letters we receive.
For example, do you know what the ecological footprint of a sailing yacht is, even compared to a motorboat? I had an idea, but to be honest I was way off the mark with my assessment. You can find out just how green a sailing boat really is in our editor Jochen Rieker's meticulously researched carbon footprint.
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An equally exciting question is where shipyards and boat builders currently stand in terms of green tech. This much in advance: the industry is on the right track and the range of measures leading to more environmentally friendly boatbuilding is extremely colourful. There is no one perfect solution, there are hundreds of good approaches that all go in the same direction.
As sailors, we can also do a lot ourselves to minimise our carbon footprint. This won't solve the world's climate problems, but every small step we take brings us a little further forward. Don't worry, we don't want to take the fun out of sailing and our favourite hobby for you (or for us!). Rather, we want to inform and inspire. Our blue playground can use all the help it can get, and only together can we bring about positive change.
The special issue was delivered directly to subscribers. A digital edition is available in our shop or in the Kiosk app.
Order the YACHT sustainability special edition 24a now:
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