http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/ News from The Green Blue en-gb Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:11:48 GMT @copyright The Green Blue http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/default.aspx?page=12 10 http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/ http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/feeds/rss_feed.gif The Green Contessa 32 Calypso is up for Sale this month http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/calypso_ready_for_a_new_home.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/calypso_ready_for_a_new_home.aspx Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:51:28 GMT The Green Blue are bringing Killer Shrimp to the Dinghy show http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/rya_volvo_dinghy_show.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/rya_volvo_dinghy_show.aspx Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:47:03 GMT Prestigious Hybrid Propulsion Competition to be Launched at ICOMIA’s First HYMAR Conference. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/launch_of_royal_thames_mansura.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/launch_of_royal_thames_mansura.aspx Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:42:53 GMT Back in the summer we teamed up with Defra to promote their new Check-Clean-Dry campaign, which aims to stop the spread of aquatic non-native invasive species (NNIS). http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/and_the_winner_is.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/and_the_winner_is.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:25:37 GMT The launch of the Blue Eco collection in 2010 saw Henri Lloyd become the first international marine clothing company to engage in an infinite recycling programme http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/henri_lloyd_blue_eco.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/henri_lloyd_blue_eco.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:02:25 GMT Practical Boat Owner magazine announces the winners of the PBO 2011 Green Awards at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/winners_of_the_pbo_green_award.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/winners_of_the_pbo_green_award.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:02:25 GMT Carol Gilles from the Toward Sailing Club, Argyll was presented with The Green Blue’s Inaugural Award for Individual Environmental Excellence by Dee Caffari, at a special ceremony held at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/scottish_sailor_receives_the_g.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/scottish_sailor_receives_the_g.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:02:25 GMT At the PSP Southampton Boat Show The Green Blue (TGB) congratulated six marina operators for completing TGB Marine Toolkit, an online environmental self-assessment tool for marine organisations. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/marine_toolkit_certificates.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/marine_toolkit_certificates.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:02:25 GMT It’s been another great year for The Green Blue, and at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show we will be recognising and rewarding some of the people who have been helping us to make the environment second nature. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/boat_show_preview.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/boat_show_preview.aspx Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:21:28 GMT Giving talks at the Tall Ships and Malts Cruise http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/single_malts,_tall_ships_and_a.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/single_malts,_tall_ships_and_a.aspx Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:28:17 GMT The Green Blue has been awarded The Crown Estate's Marine Business Award for 2011 with a prize of £5000. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/crown_estate_award.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/crown_estate_award.aspx Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:27:20 GMT Nominations for The Green Blue’s award to recognise the efforts of those working on environmental projects, will be closing on 1st August, so get your nominations in now! http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/last_call_for_enviro_award.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/last_call_for_enviro_award.aspx Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:20:55 GMT THYA’s New Gold Anchor Scheme Incorporates Environmental Criteria http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/gold_anchor_scheme.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/gold_anchor_scheme.aspx Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:02:13 GMT Take part in this survey on sport and the environment. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/can_football_save_the_planet.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/can_football_save_the_planet.aspx Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:24:55 GMT Dan Reading, The Green Blue’s Sustainability Officer presented to over 130 Marina Managers from all over the UK and beyond about how to make their marinas more sustainable http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/marina_managers_conference.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/marina_managers_conference.aspx Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:16:55 GMT We have a number of multi species bird boxes to give away to clubs and marinas in Scotland http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/free_bird_boxes.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/free_bird_boxes.aspx Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:00:03 GMT Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy Conference champions clean and sustainable seas and oceans http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wpnsa_conference.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wpnsa_conference.aspx Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:23:26 GMT The Royal Thames Yacht Club presents biannual Mansura Trophy for hybrid propulsion systems to African Cats BV http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/green_motion_wins_mansura.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/green_motion_wins_mansura.aspx Mon, 16 May 2011 14:50:44 GMT Sarah Brown will be giving wildlife talks and lauching a wildlife spotting competition when the Tall Ships reach Greenock in July this year. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/tgb_at_tall_ships.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/tgb_at_tall_ships.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:02:25 GMT Three Year 13 pupils from Glenlola Collegiate have been working with The Green Blue, the RSPB and their local marina to help protect marine wildlife. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/bilge_socks.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/bilge_socks.aspx Thu, 05 May 2011 10:52:45 GMT During the MCS Beachwatch Big Weekend in September 2010, 376 beaches were cleaned and the litter collected by the 4,927 volunteers was analysed to provide data about the types and amounts of litter found on our beaches. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/beach_litter_doubles.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/beach_litter_doubles.aspx Thu, 05 May 2011 10:52:45 GMT The Green Blue is looking for nominations for their Award for Individual Environmental Excellence. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/new_green_blue_award.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/new_green_blue_award.aspx Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:27:31 GMT Gold medal Olympic rower and London 2012 ambassador, Ben Hunt-Davis joined Environment Minister Richard Benyon today to launch the Check, Clean, Dry campaign to stop the spread of aquatic invasive non-native species. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/check_clean_dry.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/check_clean_dry.aspx Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:29:37 GMT The Green Blue is looking for nominations for their Award for Environmental Excellence to recognise individuals who have been inspirational champions of sustainability. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/environmental_excellence_award.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/environmental_excellence_award.aspx Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:56:07 GMT An RYA skipper on the Clyde has already been able to use his new WiSe training. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_course_a_bonus_for_rya_sk.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_course_a_bonus_for_rya_sk.aspx Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:51 GMT WiSe will be running a wildlife training day in Devon on Friday 15th April. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_courses_devon.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_courses_devon.aspx Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:27:14 GMT At the re-launch of Southampton Town Quay Marina on Friday 25 March, members of The Green Blue team congratulated Town Quay Manager, on successfully completing The Green Blue’s online toolkit http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/town_quay.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/town_quay.aspx Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:27:14 GMT For the past two years, The Green Blue has been working with Sunsail to identify ways to improve the environmental performance of their base in Port Solent. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/sunsail_partnership.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/sunsail_partnership.aspx Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:33:26 GMT As part of Henri Lloyd’s long term strategy to become a more environmentally sustainable company, they are delighted to announce their continued official partnership with The Green Blue. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/henri_lloyd_goes_green_blue.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/henri_lloyd_goes_green_blue.aspx Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:28:20 GMT The first entry processed for this year's J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race was from the legendary boat builder and sailor, Jeremy Rogers in the family's new "greener" Contessa 32, Calypso. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/calypso_in_rti.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/calypso_in_rti.aspx Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:26:54 GMT The Green Blue has commissioned a review on antifouling use in inland waterways and is calling for information relevant to the study. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/inland_antifouling_reeach.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/inland_antifouling_reeach.aspx Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:17:37 GMT In Scotland new legislation came into force at the end of January 2011 that boaters need to be aware of. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/seal_haul_out_consultation.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/seal_haul_out_consultation.aspx Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:43:55 GMT Sarah, the Regional Advisor for The Green Blue, has been covering the miles giving talks from the West Highlands to Findhorn Bay. Sarah gives us an insight into her winter season. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/busy_talks_season_in_scotland.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/busy_talks_season_in_scotland.aspx Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:43:55 GMT We couldn’t have hoped for a better result when the delegates at RYA Scotland’s ‘Big Conference’ said they wanted to attend a WiSe course. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_wildlife_courses_a_roarin.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_wildlife_courses_a_roarin.aspx Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:43:55 GMT Youngsters from four Sailing Clubs are awarded cash prizes in the 2010 Volvo Eco Challenge to make environmental improvements at their clubs http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/sailing_clubs_win_eco_awards.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/sailing_clubs_win_eco_awards.aspx Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:42:51 GMT Mike Golding and TV’s Chris Packham took to the stage at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show on Saturday (05 March) to help launch RYA Go Green! helping youngsters learn all about the sea, how to use it wisely, wildlife and much more http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/go_green.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/go_green.aspx Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:26:54 GMT Vendee Globe Skipper and ambassador for The Green Blue, Mike Golding helped to officially launch The Green Blue’s new Green Guide For Clubs, at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show (Saturday 05 March). http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/the_green_guide_for_clubs.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/the_green_guide_for_clubs.aspx Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:26:54 GMT The Green Blue has teamed up with the WiSe Scheme to offer a hefty discount to all RYA Instructors for two new Wildlife Training Days in Scotland. http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_courses.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wise_courses.aspx Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:50:56 GMT Launch of The Green Marine Wildlife Guide and Wildlife Talks take place at the London Boat Show http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wildlife_guide_launch.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2011/wildlife_guide_launch.aspx Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:50:56 GMT The Royal Thames Mansura Trophy, in association with Bosch Engineering GmbH, reports progress of 2010 entries http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2010/mansura_trophy.aspx http://www.newgreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2010/mansura_trophy.aspx Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:53:02 GMT