Sailing is generally considered an environmentally friendly sport. No engine noise, no high fuel consumption – just wind, water, and wide open spaces. Yet, if you look more closely, it quickly becomes clear: even on the water there is still plenty of room for improvement when it comes to sustainability.
In just a few weeks, Julien Poublan, a boat owner at Port Médoc Marina, will set off on a very special transatlantic journey: a sailing adventure dedicated to environmental protection. In this article, he kindly shares the details of his inspiring initiative with readers of the Port Adhoc blog.
The Handicat Foundation has made Svinninge Marina the home port for its inclusive catamaran, dedicated to welcoming people with disabilities. For nearly 20 years, the marina has naturally provided its support. Introducing a project with strong human values, aimed at making boating accessible to all in Sweden.
Several measures have been implemented in our port of Leucate, on the Mediterranean coast, to reduce freshwater consumption. The aim of this environmental commitment is to preserve the resource as much as possible, so that everyone can continue to fully benefit from the infrastructure and services.
This September will see the first edition of The Grand Armada. To mark the occasion, we spoke to Serge, one of the event's organisers: what's the program and what are the objectives for these few days of festivities on the Grevelingenmeer, between Jachthaven Bruinisse and Port Zelande?
Port Napoléon in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a committed marina. The teams at the ashore and afloat marina have put in place a number of sustainable initiatives, with the aim of reducing the ecological impact of the marina and preserving the environment.
Port Napoléon is constantly evolving - through actions, works and investments - to position itself as an environmentally-friendly marina in the Mediterranean.
The protective cocoon is a practical solution for protecting a dry boat for several weeks or months. But once the boat is in the water, the PVC protection is not reusable and becomes waste. To remedy this, the Port Adhoc teams at Port Leucate have chosen to innovate with biodegradable boat protection cocoons.
The Port Adhoc teams are involved on a daily basis to ensure that users can enjoy the Group's ports. Did you know that they have carried out renovation work at the Lelystad Haven marina in the Netherlands? Camiel and Marcel, the co-directors of Lelystad Haven, tell us about the harbor improvements.
Whether you're a boater in a Port Adhoc group port or elsewhere, you're surely concerned about preserving the environment. To make the most of your time on the water, it's very important to take good care of your dock! In this new article, Port Adhoc gives you some tips on how to behave in an environmentally-friendly way when boating.
