Individual Blue Flag for Boat Owners
The Blue Flag Programme also offers an Individual Blue Flag for environmentally conscious boat owners. The Individual Blue Flag raises the profile of environmental issues and honours those making a personal commitment to look after the seas and lakes they sail on.
How it works:
If you are a recreational boat owner and think that you can adhere to the Environmental Code of Conduct while sailing or boating, then we can offer you a Blue Flag pennant to fly on your boat in recognition of your efforts to protect our oceans and lakes.
If you would like to apply for an Individual Blue Flag, please download our PDF Application form and instructions
here.
If you would like to the Application form to be posted to you please email
blueflag@antaisce.org or phone 01-4002210.
Individual Blue Flag Environmental Code of Conduct
- I will not throw rubbish into the sea or along the coast.
- I will not release toilet water in the sea in coastal waters and sensitive areas.
- I will not release of poisonous or toxic waste (oil, paint, used batteries, cleaning agents, etc.) in the sea. I will deliver these types of waste to the containers in the marina.
- I will promote and use recycling facilities (glass, paper, etc.)
- I will use the most environmentally friendly products among paints, anti-foulings, paint remover, detergents, etc, that are available and work efficiently.
- I will report pollution or other violation of environmental regulations to the Authorities.
- I will not use forbidden fishing practices and I will respect periods when fishing is Prohibited.
- I will protect animals and plants in the sea, including no disturbance of breeding birds, seals or other marine mammals.
- I will respect vulnerable and nature protected areas.
- I will avoid damage of the sea bottom, e.g. in the way that I anchor.
- I will avoid disturbing fishery or fishing gear.
- I will not buy or use objects made from protected species or from archaeological underwater findings.
- I will encourage other sailors also to take care of the environment.