June 8 is the time again: World Oceans Day 2021 (World Oceans Day 2021)! We celebrate this just like last year because every kite surfer owes a lot to the oceans. You would say a clear statement, because without oceans and our own North Sea, kite surfing is nothing. More about world oceans day you can read our special kitesurf blog about it. In this blog we will consider good habits for kite surfers.
Kite surfers are close to nature
I certainly cannot judge all kitesurf spots in the Netherlands, so I do not dare to do that. What I dare to say is that at the post where I come, I am quite proud of how we as kite surfers deal with stands and parking areas. I hardly see any waste on and around the beaches.
A big compliment as far as I am concerned and that may also say something about the fact that kite surfers generally have awe for nature.
For example, I regularly see kite surfers chasing rubbish on the beach. Because that's what you do when the bag of your currant bun runs off. Super!
World Oceans Day 2021. How far do you want to go?
Well, how far do we want to go? Of course, the production of kitesurfing equipment is harmful to the environment. The journey to the sea or that distant holiday destination is by no means carbon neutral either.
You can do this as a kite surfer
Maybe we want to go so far as to take responsibility for our own behavior and to have fun by kite surfing. We list some good habits for kite surfers. Because of course it is not only World Oceans Day on June 8, but every day and session is something to reflect on.
- Stop using disposable plastic such as straws, plastic drinking bottles, cleaning cloths, disposable plastic, etc.
- Do not leave any rubbish (plastic, etc.) on the beach. But also, take active waste and plastic with you if you see it.
- Respect the designated kitesurfing areas with which you can also respect the protected areas for birds, for example.
- Respect temporarily cordoned off areas. For example, because at a certain moment a rare bird is breeding.
- Separate your waste at home. Much has been said and written about it, but just do it.
- Choose sustainable food and in particular sustainable fish.
- Consume less and reduce your CO2 emissions. Do not do everything that is damaging to nature, but be aware of your impact on the environment and honor and respect nature.
- If you can carpool, do this.
- Have your old kite, kiteboard, wetsuit, etc. recycled. In this way it may get a second life.
We are curious about your (re) actions. If you want to undertake an initiative in the context of World Oceans Day 2021. We participate and make the site available.
also look at worldoceanday.org
