2012 Year in Review – Clean Boating Foundation style

January 2, 2013 | by Ben Lee

As end-of-the-year rituals go, we found ourselves reflecting on what happened over the last twelve months for CBF. We laughed, we cried, we even stubbed a few toes. Here is a run-down of what we accomplished in 2012:

We exhibited at our first Seattle Boat Show and engaged with over…

Clean Boating Foundation is Tracking the Performance of Non-Copper Bottom Paint

December 7, 2012 | by Ben Lee

As we’ve mentioned earlier on our blog, copper-based bottom paint is being phased out for recreational boats in Washington state. While this first-in-the-nation legislation has some Puget Sound boaters concerned about whether the alternatives can really do the job of inhibiting fouling growth, the fact is that there are…

Clean Boating Foundation Speaks at Marina/Boatyard Conference

November 16, 2012 | by Peter Schrappen

The 12^th-Annual NW Marina & Boatyard Conference provided the perfect backdrop for boatyards to come together in a spirit of collaboration to learn from each other and industry experts during this two day event. This year’s conference was the second year in a row that included the boatyard segment…

Washington state phases out copper-based bottom paint: what the legislation means for you and what the alternatives are

November 1, 2012 | by Ben Lee

You may have heard that Washington has become the first state in the nation to sign into law a phase-out of copper-based bottom paint for recreational boats.  It’s true, and we’re talking today about the facts of the legislation and what it all means to you.

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Clean and Green Boating Products 101: non-zinc anodes

October 31, 2012 | by Ben Lee

We’re often asked by boaters about products they can use to reduce their environmental impact while enjoying their boat and the beautiful waters of Puget Sound.  The three major responses are: cleaning supplies, non-copper bottom paint and aluminum/magnesium anodes.  Let’s talk today about anodes.

What are anodes?  They’re sacrificial lumps…

Are you using a Certified Clean Boatyard yet?

October 30, 2012 | by Ben Lee

Are you using a Certified Clean Boatyard yet?  A what?  Isn’t that an oxymoron?  Boatyards work with toxic chemicals and are located directly on the water. Isn’t there something inherent in their work that is dirty?

Although the work that is done inside of a boatyard has the potential for…

Clean Boating Foundation at the Seattle Boats Afloat Show – Lake Union

September 12, 2012 | by Ben Lee

Hip-hip-hooray for boating! And also for boat shows, great events to find new and used boats on the market and to schedule maintenance or buy some new boating gear. And also, of course, to learn about what you can do, as an individual boater, to improve the health of…