Lowtide West Marine’s
“Green Product Of The Year” Contest
West Marine is seeking entries to
its third annual Green Product of the Year contest. As part of its BlueFuture™ initiative to help create a sustainable future for our planet, West Marine continues to search for innovative green boating products. The Green Product of the Year will be announced and the award of $10,000 will be presented to the designated Official Winner at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show. The competition is free and open to
individuals, manufacturers, distributors and/or inventors. Judges will select the winner based on the following criteria: 1) Effectiveness: Is the product as effective as competitive products in the marketplace? 2) Economical: Is the product priced competitively with existing solutions or similar products in the market? This can be measured on a per-use basis or a cost-justified basis. 3) Environmental Impact: How does the use of this product benefit the environment? Due to the diversity of product categories, this could be expressed in reduced fuel consumption, reduction of chemicals of concern, reduced air or water pollution, healthier or more abundant fish stocks or other metrics. 4) Degree of Innovation: Was the product introduced to the marketplace in 2010, 2011 or will it be introduced in 2012? Is the product different from anything else in the marketplace? Does the product incorporate new materials or technologies? 5) Verification of claims: All environmental or efficacy claims must be verifiable and substantiated by an independent third party. Entry must provide actual data, test results, laboratory analyses, etc. Participants can enter the contest,
as well as view the complete rules and requirements:
westmarine.com/green The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2011.
Puget Sound Cruising Club Meetings & Events
PSCC meetings are held at North
Seattle Community college, 7:30 pm on the third Friday of the month in the Concert Hall LB1141. Your $3.00 donation at the door helps cover the room rent. Membership is not a requirement and guests are always welcome. Guests are welcome at all PSCC
meetings and raft-ups. For info check:
www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org or contact Wendy Hinman and Garth Wilcox, (206) 335-6756. November 18: Presents “Caribbean Loop with Kit Hitchcock. ” Nov 26-27: Dessert Potluck Cruise – Brownsville Marina. Bring a dessert. December 9: Presets “Pacific Loop: Off the beaten path.” December 31-January 2: New Years Cruise – Blakely Harbor. Bring your party hat, warm beverages and fleece to enjoy a stunning view of downtown Seattle fireworks.
License #0E32738 Washington Sea Grant and partners
are offering a wide-ranging workshop on boat engine troubleshooting and maintenance. Co-sponsors are the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, Jefferson Education Center and the Jefferson County Extension Office. Participants will learn to trouble-
shoot problems in the fuel, lubrication, electrical, filtering, cooling, exhaust and drive systems of diesel and gas inboards, stern drives and outboards (two-cycle and four-stroke). The workshop will also provide instruction in proper maintenance techniques to prevent the most common problems. To register or for more information,
contact Sarah Fisken at (206) 543-1225 or
sfisken@u.washington.edu or Matt Lyons, Jefferson Education Center, at (360) 379-4034.
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