E-Steward Resources

The risk analysis (see uploaded document) is a brainstorm to capture potential hazards to the environment that a 40' racer/cruiser could potentially have in the context of an offshore race. The hazards are graded 1-5 for how often we might expect them to occur ("almost never" to "very likely") and graded according to the severity of the risk, if it happens-- 1 to 5 (from "minimal impact" to "catastrophic".) Obviously, leaking 5 or 10 gallons of diesel into the water isn't going to be an actual environmental catastrophe, but I graded this "high severity", as it's one of the worst things I could imagine happening while sailing in a place like Bermuda. Then, multiplying the occurrence with the severity gives a score with 25 being the highest risk score. The higher the risk score, the more important it is to do something to reduce that risk. Listed are 3 mitigations that could be put in place to reduce the likelihood or impact of the incident happening and then make a few notes for what/why/how to implement some or all of those mitigation strategies. Most of the mitigations were easy, inexpensive, and only required a little time and foresight to put into effect. Many of those will be effective in preventing the incident in the first place. Not everything can be prevented, so some of the mitigations are reactionary, but having a plan and tools to address specific issues is a good start if the issue can't be fully mitigated.

We've deployed a Watt-and-Sea hydrogenator to keep vessel batteries topped up. Can mount on port or starboard side transom mounts, tilts up (like a dinghy outboard), and tethers to the lifelines (so it won't fall in while moving!). The drag at moderate speed aren't material, and whatever we lose we will gain by carrying less fuel. We've tested thoroughly and are confident it can keep up with all of our shipboard energy needs.

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Here are a few last minute food prep tips: cooking communal meals ahead of time and freezing them in reusable containers to keep our other perishable food cold (we don't have refrigeration on board). Repackaging other food at home where it is easier to properly recycle packaging

We are racing with (6) and are thinking about our shoreside impacts, especially travel to and from the race. Age-old ideas like car-pooling are cool again! We're renting a van so our crew (6) can dramatically reduce our transportation carbon emissions. For those flying home (like myself), purchasing a carbon offset is an option. The link attached gives a great overview of carbon offsets - what they are and why they are good.

The Green Team editor adds that there is something noble about Abigail, Jesse Terry's beloved 1956 Alden ketch (pic attached), storing carbon in the ribs, hull, deck and spars.