Nantucket Race Week is proud to be certified by Sailors for the Sea as a Clean Regatta.     

Sailors for the Sea has established a set of standards for a Clean Regatta.   As part of our Clean Regatta we have three goals:
   1. Generate less waste throughout the event
   2. Reduce the amount of trash that ends up in the water or on the shore
   3. Reduce pollution in the harbor.

The event sponsors and organizers have worked together to adopt Sailors for the Sea's standards for a Clean Regatta, and developed a comprehensive program to achieve the environmental goals we have set.  Building on our actions from 2009, we are aiming for Gold Level recognition in 2010.    We will publish our 2010 actions when they are complete.

We were proud to receive both Silver and Bronze Level certification in 2009. Check out the postcards that were given to all Nantucket Race Week skippers in their skipper's bags.   The postcards describe our Nantucket Race Week Clean Regatta actions and where to find water to refill reusable water bottles.

Our Clean Regatta Goals and Achievements for 2009 are described in the following documents:

Nantucket Race Week 2009 Silver Level Goals and Achievements  - for Opti Regatta, 420 Regatta and Laser Series

Nantucket Race Week 2009 Bronze Level Goals and Achievements - for One Design Series, IOD Series, Team Race, IOD Pro Am, Twelve Metre Regatta, Race to Nantucket, Sail Nantucket Regatta, Opera House Cup Regatta