Artwork at the CBF Seattle Boat Show Booth

February 4, 2013 | by Ben Lee

Last week at the Seattle Boat Show, we talked to a lot of folks about non-copper bottom paint and non-zinc anodes, alternative products that every boater can use to make an individual difference in cleaning up Puget Sound. We held a raffle to give away these products to five…

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…

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…