Ocean Friendly Gardens

Posted by Administrator on May 6, 2011 in Blog, Green | 1,346 comments (Excerpts from Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Gardens Program) Most people do not really have the ocean in mind while they are working on their backyards.  After all, what does a garden have to do with the ocean? For those of us living in the coastal areas, urban runoff is often the primary source of ocean pollution. Moving and cleaning water uses lots of energy, which can contribute to...
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Foul Weather Preparation for Boaters

Posted by Administrator on May 4, 2011 in Blog, Boating, Green | 400 comments Boaters probably already know that wind, waves, tides, currents and fog can cause problems for them, and result in accidents and the release of gasoline, oil, chemicals and other pollutants into the environment.  Weather conditions can change suddenly anywhere and at anytime.  The simple process of checking the weather before departing and while underway is important both for your safety and to...
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Go Green With Duffy Boats

Posted by Administrator on May 3, 2011 in Blog, Boating, Green, Video | 3,040 comments Automobiles are not the only form of transportation that can be green. There are boat manufacturers who are making zero emission boats too. One such company is Duffy Boats. Boating has never been so GREEN, on a Duffy Electric boat there is no gas or oil required, running purely on a 48 volt electric engine which powers the propeller, steering system, and operating system. The boat is powered...
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Solar Dinghy

Posted by Administrator on May 2, 2011 in Blog, Boating, Green | 881 comments More and more boats are coming into market with alternative fuels. Look at this Solar Dinghy. It is the first boat to incorporate solar power into its construction. A skiff 11.2 ft long that employs an electric motor ran by a 12 volt battery and charged by 100 watt of solar panels. They are incorporated into the construction of the hull. The design was taken from a wooden boat of the...
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10 Tips For Clean and Green Boating

Posted by Administrator on Mar 11, 2011 in Blog, Boating, Green, Video | 1,110 comments Lots of boaters think that becoming green is worst than going to the dentist. Well, it really isn’t that complicated. Here are 10 simple and common sense tips on how you can be cleaner and greener! Prevent oily discharges from the bilge. Keep your engine well tuned to prevent fuel and oil leaks. Secure an oil absorbent pad or pillow in your bilge and under your engine where drips may...
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How to Spot a Clean Marina?

Posted by Administrator on Feb 22, 2011 in Blog, Boating, Green | 3,257 comments Many people don’t associate boating marinas with being green. On the contrary, many facilities have adopted practices to keep their marinas clean and help protect the environment. Such practices benefits every member of the boating community. Would you not rather dock your vessel someplace clean? Or do you prefer to see an assortment of junk that is floating around in a slick of gas, oil...
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Be Green by Remembering the 3 R’s

Posted by Administrator on Feb 8, 2011 in Blog, Green, Video | 248 comments Lots of folks think being “Green” means you have to drastically change your lifestyle. On the contrary, you can make small adjustments to your daily choices and make significant contributions to help our environment. Just remember the 3 R’s. Reduce — Reducing means to cut down on how much stuff we buy and use less, which coincidentally will save you money. Reuse – Instead of...
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Nancy Dixon of Dixon Yachts

Posted by Administrator on Jan 26, 2011 in Blog, Boating, Green, Testimonials, Video | 650 comments Nancy Dixon is the owner of Dixon Yachts, Depth Perceptions, Larson Shipyards, and Cerma Marine. They have been successful at our event in the past years and look forward to the same in 2011! They also participate in our Green Expo with the Cerma Marine product line. Go to www.cermamarine.com for more exciting information on how you can boost engine performance and reduce toxic emissions at the...
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ABC 7 Coverage

Posted by Administrator on Nov 18, 2010 in Blog, Boating, Green, Video | 390 comments Check out the coverage from ABC 7 on this past summer’s Boat Show & Green...
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Our 2010 Green Vendors

Posted by Administrator on Oct 12, 2010 in Blog, Green, Video | 187 comments Meet some of our eco-friendly exhibitors and sponsors of the inaugural Green Expo at Dana Point Harbor’s Boat Show. We are looking forward to having them back in 2011 and seeing even more environmentally friendly...
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