Best Practice Wildlife
When racing
- When planning a race course, check to
see if the area is protected or sensitive.
- Ensure safety boat drivers are briefed
on how to avoid disturbance
- Read our guidance notes for the
organisers of power boat races.
In the club
- Brief members on how to behave around
wildlife
- Display The Green Blue fact sheet 1 on
wildlife disturbance for members to read
When cruising
- Teach students how to behave when
encountering wildlife
- Avoid stirring up the bottom unduly or
disturbing vegetation
- When going ashore, use recognised
landing places
- Pay attention to speed limits in
harbours
- Slow down if creating excess wash
- Keep the noise down in quiet
anchorages or bays or if visiting sensitive areas
- Be aware that the noise and sight of
flapping sails can disturb wildlife
- Find out if the areas you are visiting
are protected and why
- Watch the WiSE video on how to watch wildlife
responsibly
- Keep a log of sightings and report to
The Marine Conservation Society
When encountering cetaceans
- Keep a constant speed and course
- Move away slowly if you encounter
erratic changes in speed and direction of the cetacean or lengthy
periods under water
- Refrain from calling other vessels
over and leave the area if more than two vessels are present
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