Products

Fourth Cape Ltd

Robotic Race Markers

forthjcape.com/msb

MarkSetBot Robotic Race Marks that do not require traditional anchors and so help to protect the seabed in sensitive areas. The Marks also help to reduce the number of Mark Laying boats required for running a race course and in turn can help reduce fuel burnt.

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A sailing yacht at sea

Elvstrom Sails

Sails made from recycled materials

elvstromsails.com/technology

XRP-Cruise is our new Laminate made totally from recycled plastic and ideal for Performance Cruising.

A year ago the first recycled components for the EPEX membrane sails were launched by Elvstrom.

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English Braids

Rope made from recycled polyester yarn

englishbraids.com/ecofriendlyropes

Sustainable rope from English Braids, made from Eco-Yarn. Eco-Yarn is made from recycled polyester (plastic) bottles but with the same English Braids quality and durability. An average of 7 waste bottles are recycled to make a metre of our R5 rope. R5 features Braid-on-Braid and Dockline, offering a quality rope for all applications. The numerous diameter options also enable you to have a full sustainable rig setup, giving you the peace of mind that you are sailing with a quality rope while reducing your carbon footprint.

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Black and white Marlow ropes curled together

Marlow Ropes

Blue Ocean Dockline – Rope made from 100% recycled plastic bottles

www.marlowropes.com

Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles is exclusive to Marlow’s Mooring Series. A first in the industry, this premium dockline is made from rPET (recycled polyester yarn).

This eco-conscious Dockline is made from recycled yarn, whilst also being recyclable at the end of its life. Available unspliced on reels and pre-spliced in 12-16mm diameters in lengths from 6m to 12m.

The unique construction offers the same popular attributes as regular Dockline, including good abrasion resistance and shock absorption with soft and supple flexibility and zero strength loss or shrinkage. Available in black or white silver, both with a distinguishable Blue Ocean fleck.

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Doublebraid ropes in a range of colours

Marlow Ropes

Blue Ocean® Doublebraid – Rope made from recycled polyester

www.marlowropes.com

Blue Ocean® Doublebraid is Marlow Ropes’ latest addition to the eco-conscious Blue Ocean® product range which is manufactured from sustainable materials. The heat-set braid-on-braid Doublebraid is made from 100% recycled waste plastic bottles and offers industry leading strength and stretch performance.

Therefore, any a rope in Marlow’s standard SK78, SK99 and DM20 range, directly contributes to reduced CO2 emissions and has a lower environmental impact.

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Two cans of Silic One Hempel antifoul

HEMPEL

Foul Release Antifoul Coating

www.hempel.com

Hempaguard Antifoul

Hempel’s premium, industry-leading, coating solution for maximum energy efficiency and a glossy, smooth look below the waterline.

Hempaguard uses ground-breaking Actiguard technology in a unique fouling defence coating. It has been applied to more than 3,000 vessels, including over 30 Superyachts, with unmatched performance results.

Silic One

Hempel’s latest innovation and technological achievement – Silic One! A biocide-free product based on silicone and hydrogel, which gives the coating surface water-like properties making it difficult for fouling organisms to attach to the hull and easy for them to be removed when the boat is in motion.

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A sailing yacht anchored at sea

Marlec Engineering

Rutland Windchargers & Solar Panels

www.marlec.co.uk

Marlec is the UK’s longest established renewable energy company, specifically working with wind and solar energy. The company designs, develops and manufactures the Rutland range of micro wind turbines found on cruising yachts around the world since 1978. Solar panels compliment and together these technologies enable sailors to maximise use of the elements at sea to generate independent energy on board for charging batteries.

Our team have extensive experience in the marine sector gained over many years in assisting yachtsmen to introduce a suitably sized wind turbine and choose from a range of solar panels to suit life on board.

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Aegina

Onboard Water Purifying Machine

(PRP Optoelectronics Ltd.)

aegina-pure.com

Aegina is a ‘Clean Green Water Purifying Machine’ it uses the latest sophisticated UV LED technology, evolved from over 30 years experience of providing LED solutions to some of the worlds largest and most technically demanding customers. Aegina eliminates viruses, germs and other nasties to produce drinking water in an instant that is pure and safe.

Aegina can purify any stored water, or water from an unknown source that may contain viruses and bacteria for example: Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Aegina has been independently tested to NSF 55 standard Class A, guaranteeing you 99.99% pure water. Class B, UV LED units that are currently on the market cannot achieve this.
The most robust yet powerful water purification unit on the market using low power UV LED instead of harmful Mercury.

No more plastic bottles needed! – Pure water that doesn’t cost the Earth!

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A selection of bilge filters

Halyard Ltd

Wave International Filtration Systems

www.halyard.eu.com

The main distributors for Wave International supplying technically advanced filtration systems.

Providing effective control and prevention of oily contaminated bilge water. The Wavestream bilge filters are Lloyd’s Register of shipping Type Approved and Boat Safety Scheme compliant. Wavestream provides an efficient way of managing bilge water removal without the need for holding tanks whilst still protecting the environment.

The Wavebrite waste water system provides an effective solution for real time processing of grey water eliminating the need for holding tanks. It will remove sediment, phosphates, odur and colour whilst pumping through strainers & a filter module.

Torqueedo

Electric Propulsion Systems

www.torqeedo.com

Torqueedo offer a range of electric propulsion systems including outboards, pod drives and hybrid drives.

Established in 2005 Torqeedo have over 200,000 motors in use worldwide on vessels varying from yacht tenders to commercial ferries and water taxis.

Golden Arrow Marine are the UK distributor of Torqeedo electric motors and accessories. 

 

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EPROPULSION

Electric Propulsion Systems

www.epropulsion.uk

ePropulsion electric marine motors provide a premium boating experience together with a quiet, clean, sustainable, eco-friendly environment for marine life.

The range includes portable and long-range electric outboards and POD drives (inboard), suitable for the smallest tender through to 50’+ yachts.

The innovative direct drive provides outstanding torque, making the motors incredibly efficient whilst using less power than traditional combustion engines.

Without gears, cooling systems or moving parts the motors are maintenance free, highly efficient and economic to run. Built in hydro-generation provides alternative recharging options whilst under sail and the powerful lithium-ion batteries are fully recyclable too.

RS Electric Boats

Inbuilt Electric RIBS

www.rselectricboats.com

World’s first RIB (Pulse63) with a fully integrated electric drive from RS Electric Boats. This Pulse 63 is 100% electric with zero emissions, a top speed of 23 knots and a range of up to 100nm. Customisable models for leisure, coaching, commercial and superyacht use. RS Sailing is internationally renowned for producing fun, durable and award-winning sailing dinghies. Drawing upon their passion for on-water activities, pioneering boat design and love for the ocean, RS Electric Boats was born.

 

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The Green Marine Engine Package installed in a boat

OGH Energy Solutions

Green Marine Motors Electric Propulsion Systems

https://www.offgridhappy.com/Products.html

The Green Marine electric boat motor uses innovative technology to produce up to 3.5 times more torque than other motors with the same power output, while operating at a safe 48 volts. This means instant, efficient power delivery. The Green Marine electric boat motor uses innovative direct-drive technology to limit internal resistance for optimal power delivery. When compared to a standard electric boat motor, our motor produces the same power with 30% less energy usage.

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Grosvenor Electric

New and pre-owned electric boats

grosvenoryachts.com

With offices located at Knightsbridge in Central London and another at Falmouth in the West Country, the Grosvenor Electric division of Grosvenor Yachts specialises in the sales of both new and approved pre-owned electric and solar powered leisure yachts, cruisers, superboats and day boats up to 60m in length, and a wide variety of water based toys and towables.

For a professional and friendly approach with an excellent range, look no further.

Let us welcome you to a new class of boating.

Aerial view of RIB

Cheetah Marine

Electric Propulsion and Hydrogen Cell Fuel Technology

www.cheetahmarine.co.uk

Cheetah Marine is in a partnership with EV marine to develop a 12m x 4.3m fully electric commercial and leisure catamaran. The battery technology enables quick swap out giving the system the ability to be quickly repowered from battery’s which have been charging from Solar PV or Wind Generated electricity or charged from suitable shore power.

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An outboard-powered boat on a river

Barrus

Shire Electric Outboard Engines

www.barrus.co.uk/divisions/special-products/about-special-products/

The Shire range of electric outboard motors is a result of many years of extensive research, development and testing.

There are currently three models available; Shire EZ6hp, EZ10hp and EZ20hp.

These 48v outboards have a variable speed range that can be locked, making them ideal for commercial and hire-fleet applications.

The adjustable leg length from short to long shaft suits a range of vessels, and the outboard tilt lock and adjustable angle position make rigging easy.

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Some of Typhoon's sustainable products

Typhoon International 

Clothing & Accessories

typhoon-int.co.uk

Typhoon have always considered the environmental impact of their products & packaging processes and where possible have used sustainably sourced materials. We incorporate the use of Solvent Free Glues into the manufacture of neoprene & have a range of products which are knitted using polyester yarn made from recycled plastic bottles.

Committed to minimise single-use plastics in packaging where there is an alternative, sustainable solution, working towards a 75% reduction over the next 3 years.

Typhoon International have been innovators in providing personal protection from the elements since 1947 & are key players in the water-sports market with products specifically designed for many water-based activities.

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Green Plus Fuel Additive

Biofriendly Europe Ltd

www.greenplus.info

Green Plus is a liquid fuel additive and has been proven to significantly reduce CO2, NOx, carbon monoxide, particulate matter and sulphur based emissions.

The product has been tested by world class labs on five continents and is now being used by many of the largest oil companies in the world in order to exceed the ever-tightening emissions regulations.

Certified by the UN ECO Label.

Washdown eco

Boat Cleaning Product Range

washdown-eco.com

All Washdown products are 100% free from toxic chemicals that are harmful to humans and aquatic life, and many of them are even PH-neutral.

They harness good bacteria to produce powerful probiotic Biotech formulations that are both safe and strong. All solutions are pollutant-free, VOC-free and Vegan.

Due to the dilution rates of Washdown products, we also use 50% less plastic compared to other brands. Any plastic used is recycled with Prevented Ocean Plastic—protecting the environment and providing incomes for high-poverty communities.

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A selection of ecoworks products

Ecoworks Marine

Boat Cleaning Product Range

www.ecoworksmarine.com

Sustainability with Performance

Ecoworks Marine produce the most environmentally safe products, specifically for the Marine and Inland boating industry, that really work. Developed using the latest biotechnology in bacteria, enzymes and plant extracts, they clean without harm to the surface they’re used on and the full range surpasses current legislation standards.

All our products are bio-renewable, the quickest biodegradable and sustainably formulated to minimize the stress, acidity and impact on the marine environment. MARPOL approved and declared non harmful to marine flora & fauna. We offer a complete range from exterior, and interior through to engineering. All designed and produced in the UK.

Marine Hygiene

Onboard Cleaning Product Range

www.marine-hygiene.com

Head Maintainer – Season Treatment of 15 Sachets The unique innovative natural solution to resolving unpleasant smells and blocked pipes caused by uric acid crystals. Our carefully selected friendly bacteria safely digest build up in the pipework without detrimental effect to marine and aquatic life. 15 treatment sachets per pouch to cover a full season.

Holding Tank Digester – Season Treatment of 30 Sachets Want to know how to discharge your holding tank black water safe and environmentally responsibly? Use our holding tank digester formula with safe bacterial ingredients that help the breakdown process of organic materials for safer discharge overboard.

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The Citra Force product range

Lanogreen UK

Citra Force – Boat Cleaning Product Range

www.lanogreen.co.uk

Our Citra Force is a powerful Biodegradable non-toxic Cleaner/Degreaser with a fresh citrus fragrance and a great all round cleaner. Safely and effectively removes chlorides that can accelerate the corrosion process.

Clean with Citra Force between coats of Antifoul during painting programs to ensure there are no trapped salts which will inevitably lead to a premature breakdown of the protection coating.

Use above and below deck for all your cleaning needs

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Rooster

Clothing & Accessories

roostersailing.com/sustainability-social-responsibility

Rooster® are a technical clothing brand, manufacturing and selling sustainable watersports products. Growing from a background of dinghy sailing, Rooster was set up in 1999 by founder Steve Cockerill, to increase accessibility in being able to buy the right kit to enable all watersports enthusiasts perform on the water, at an affordable price.  From then to now, Rooster continues to be passionate about inspiring, educating and facilitating access to the freedom of getting out in the elements, whilst being environmentally aware through every aspect of the business.   

Rooster is the current official sponsor of The Green Blue’s annual University Sailing Sustainability Challenge.

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A person windsurfing

OceanR

Custom designed eco apparel and products

https://oceanr.co/

OceanЯ specialise in the design and supply of sustainable active sports clothing and products.  Their products use recycled polyester made from reclaimed ocean plastic, sustainably farmed organic cotton, and incorporate innovative trims such as imitation leather made from recycled pineapple leaf.

Through their sustainable products and CSR projects, they hope to inspire and enable others to live more eco-conscious lives. From rash vest to caps and face masks, OceanЯ provides personalised branded items that take into account sustainability from sourcing materials to delivery of items.

OceanЯ was the official sponsor of The Green Blue’s annual University Sailing Sustainability Challenge in 2020/21 and 2021/22.

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Henri-Lloyd

Performance Sailing Products and Apparel

www.henrilloyd.com

At Henri-Lloyd our recycled and sustainable material choices are all verifiable.

By September 2021, 54.5% of all products were made from sustainable sources.

Recycled Ocean Plastics MAV HL MID Series

Our current Mav Mid products are made from 100% recycled polyester. Meaning that on average, 17 1.5ltr PET bottles go into each product and have a new use on this planet.

This truly is a great mid-layer for any outdoor activity. Our sustainable and high performing Mid Zip Hood is part of the MAV HL MID series and features a high performing yet incredibly comfortable stretchy polyester fleece jersey. 

Recycled Gore-Tex M-PRO BLU Series

Henri-Lloyd is proud to introduce a new Eco-Responsible choice in technical foul weather gear. The new M-PRO HL BLU Range has been made without compromise to performance with a Durable, Recycled GORE-TEX PRO face fabric, making this our most sustainable sailing product yet. Limited quantities available as part of our initiative to reduce our carbon footprint and not over produce.

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Some of the LS Branding product range

LS Branding

Sustainable Promotional Products

lsbranding.co.uk

We help businesses source sustainable custom branded promotional products. Our starting point is to source products that:

  • Are of higher quality that will last.
  • Where possible are manufactured from recycled materials.
  • Have a clear re-use and/or recycle policy.

It is our belief that sustainable focused branded gifts and merchandise should be the default, not an option.

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Some of the Mactra Marine range of products

Mactra Marine Equipment

Solar Panels, Wind Turbines and Water Makers

www.mactramarine.co.uk

Mactra Marine are the UK Distributor of a collection of environmentally friendly products ideal for those living onboard. Starting with low power draw Schenker watermakers giving 30 litres of water an hour for just 9amps @ 12V to Sunset Solar panels & Superwind Turbines which power the Schenker watermaker.

New to Mactra’s Product range are PowerUP’s generators. Based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, which makes power generation efficient an environmentally friendly. The chemical energy of the fuel is directly converted to electrical energy. To generate electricity, the generator combines hydrogen with oxygen from the surrounding air. The only by-product of this reaction is small amount of pure water. Ranging from 200 watts, 400 watts & 1kW units. 

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Waste Rover by P&D Marine

Marine waste collection ROV

www.panddmarineservices.co.uk

The P&D Waste Rover is a remote-controlled marine waste robot designed to be easily carried to a worksite, at just 70cm long x 70cm wide, and weighing only 18kg.

The Waste Rover can driven around marinas, rivers, lakes, canals by a remote operator standing on the shore, whilst it collects floating debris into the specially designed cargo net which holds up to 80L.

The collection net can also be fitted with an absorbent layer so that oil & fuel found on the surface.

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The Entropy Resins range

ENTROPY RESINS®

Bio-based Epoxy Resins

‪https://entropyresins.com/

A range of high-performance bio-based epoxy formulations, manufactured under license by Wessex Resins & Adhesives, utilising SUPER SAP® technology. These products can help reduce the carbon footprint of companies manufacturing finished composite parts.

Not all carbon is created equal. We replace petroleum-based carbon with renewable plant-based carbon. The raw materials in our epoxy resins and hardeners are waste products of other industrially important processes. We also adopt an environmentally focussed approach to the production of ENTROPY RESINS, limiting our waste as much as possible and carefully selecting our packaging, offering life cycle analysis from cradle to gate.

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The Seaflex anchoring system

Seaflex

Flex riser component for Advanced eco-Mooring Systems

seaflex.com

Elastic mooring system with unique dampening characteristics, minimizing peak loads for all attachment points. Titanium Hybrid models ensures corrosion will not be an issue over time.

Environmentally friendly mooring solution due to the system never being in contact with the seabed.

For large tidal variation installations, design should be looked at specifically for the site in question.

Compatible with any anchor.

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