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When talking about industry, the environmental question is always an issue. [http://www.towindandwine.com/en/ The yacht charter industry] is putting an effort to behave eco-friendly and trying to leave a minimum carbon and water footprint by designing charter boats with alternative energy systems such as wind generators and solar panels and [http://www.elcomotoryachts.com/electric-or-hybrid.shtml hybrid yachts which use electric motors]. The oldest way of moving on water is also the best way to behave eco-friendly; sailboats use power of wind as propulsion, so the carbon emissions are low.

Before chartering a boat be consicous enough and think about this facts of the impacts on the ecosystem that yachts have.

As a yacht user, there are certain things you can do while cruising:
*If the boat has its own generator and air-conditon system, consider that while using AC you are creating pollution. Usually the gentle breeze is enough to cool you down, you don't need to switch on air-condition.
*Respect the environment, don't damage it!
*Think about garbage you are making, sometimes the garbage disposal on islands can be a problem. Try to reduce and recycle whenever and wherever possible. Do not throw anything overboard, even the bread or vegetables. A human food is just not good for the fishes.
*While using the water toys be aware of carbon and noise pollution. Instead you can use windsurfer or kayak.
*Think about reducing consuption of water .

The sailing vacation is one of the greenest vacations, so set your sails and respect the mother nature!

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