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GSA Events

International 14 Pacific Rim Invitational
Former World Champion Kris Bundy sported an ecoflag on the bow of his boat along with all entrants of the International 14 Pacific Rim Invitaiton at Kaneohe Hawaii in April. Sailing enthusiasts from around the globe competed in the pristine waters off Coconut Island, a marine sanctuary. Team Captain Andy Bates said, "One of the event purposes was to involve junior sailors from around Hawaii in learning about stewardship of the plante." Bundy, who is from Seattle, WA, went on to win the Invitaitonal, gaining international attention for both himself and GSA's ecoflag campaign.

Upcoming Events

GSA New York to participate in the world's largest clean up
On September 20 GSA-New York will collect rubbish along the Hudson River as part of a worldwide effort to clean up lakes, rivers and streams. Last year 378,000 volunteers from 76 counties removed 6 million pounds of trash during the one-day annual International Coastal Clean Up even that Ocean Conservancy organizes. GSA-NY extends their thanks to Storm King Adventure Tours for generously offering to provide 30 kayaks for the effort. To get involved contact Team Captain Kevin Trotta.

Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathlon
Organizers of New York's Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathlon will fly the ecoflag at the upcoming event on September 28, 2008. The race promotes the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trail System with its woodland, bicycle and water trails.

Ecoplayer Spotlight

Harry Jameson - Phonecia, NY
Lookin' for a little summer fun in NY? Then Harry Jameson, owner of Town Tinker Tube Rental, is the man to see. Using recycled inner tubes Jameson has created a booming recreational outlet for New Yorks to enjoy: white water tubing in the Catskills! According to Jameson, "...tubing is a non-polluting, environmentally sale industry which uses a recycled product on an available natural resource." Vit the Town Tinker's website at www.towntinker.com

Sports Eco-tip

Reusable Water Bottles
Almost 70 billion beverage cans and bottles are chucked away annually. Sports enthusiasts can help by switch to reusable sport bottles for daily hydration. (Tap water is often more regulated than bottled water.)

Health Note: Many plastic commonly used in water and sports bottles can leach toxins into your water. For info on what plastics to use and which to avoid click here. Or use stainless steel bottles.