As members of the Seattle Yacht Club who cherish the waters we cruise, it is our goal to protect the marine environment for generations to come. Our objectives are:

• To protect the sea from senseless and harmful dumping by returning bottles, cans, paper and other waste to shore for proper disposal or recycling. When possible, we will clean up after others who are less thoughtful.
• To achieve and maintain our water quality by using holding tanks or marine waste treatment systems. It is our goal to discharge no waste into sensitive waters. We will encourage the use of shoreside facilities and pumpout stations where available.We will encourage the provision of additional pumpout systems by marinas and public agencies.
• To be aware of the effect of noise, smoke, and odors generated by our vessels and our activities on those around us.
• To avoid contaminating waterways with harmful pollutants, such as fuel and oil. We encourage the use of environmentally compatible products in operation and maintenance of our vessels.
• To use our best efforts to educate our fellow boaters to support the restoration and protection of our marine environment.

As responsible citizens and boaters, we should be community leaders by aggressively pursuing opportunities to protect our marine environment, and by example, encourage others to do the same.