Chichester Yacht Club Magazine December 2017 | Page 24

Take a look at different technologies, copper free antifouling, or alternative hull paints. AkzoNobel is looking at a formulation of its Foul Release system – Intersleek. It relies on movement through the water as nothing sticks to it. It has been used successfully on commercial craft, but will need further development for the leisure market. A biocide free antifoul is the next goal, but is probably a work in progress for the next 10 years until the BPR are updated. At the start of 2017, the RYA, the British Coatings Federation and British Marine teamed up to launch the DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative 2017. This includes a range of freely available resources for reference and display, including a poster, video, trifold leaflet and guidance document. Thanks to the RYA, the Green Blue and Tim Bannister of AkzoNobel, telephone [phone] for advice on any problem or any manufacturer’s product. To find out more, or to download any of these tools, visit www.safeantifouling.com. See www.thegreenblue.org.uk for the latest Green Guides. Available from the Office: Club ties, pin badges, burgees, forestay flags, and some caps and items of clothing ** OR ** Buy your partner or children a personalised top complete with your boat name! Choose from the special CYC range, directly from GSAM Order before 9th December and it will be ready by Christmas Unit 1, Beaver Trade Park Quarry Lane, Chichester, PO19 8NY O1243 538800 [email protected] 24