Catch the Cat Private Sailing Charters

Bookings: +1 (268) 464-7113
email: info@catchthecatantigua.com

Eco-Friendly

Captain Lushi on a catamaran sailing charter in Antigua

Keeping it clean!
We care passionate about our environment, both marine and on land. So, we thought we would share with you some of our policies and practices.

Coral Reefs
Antigua’s reefs have suffered enormous historic damage from storms. And, even more so from human intervention. They will recover. But it is a slow process. The most important thing we can all do is avoid any further harm. With that in mind, Catch the Cat has its own dedicated mooring at Cades Reef - rather than having to use an anchor. We also remind guests not to touch or stand on the reef. And, please under no circumstance remove any marine life, even if it looks loose. If you’re unsure about anything, just ask us.

 

Solar Power

We spend as much time as possible under sail. We only use our engines if there is no wind and for manoeuvring in and out of harbour. Our batteries are boosted by solar panels. We also use eco-friendly anti-foul paint technology.

 

Crew Member Margot gets ready for an Antigua yacht day sail
Crew Member Amy gets ready to set sail for a catamaran sailing trip in Antigua

 

Avoid Single Use Plastics
We made a conscious decision to avoid single-use plastics long before they were banned here. So, you’ll find no plastic straws or cups on board. Instead we use RTIC mugs, which also cut down on the amount of ice needed. You’ll be assigned your own mug on board, so don’t forget your colour! Our water comes from 5 gallon bottles, not little ones. And, these are refilled, along with all our cans, plastics, paper, card and glass which are recycled. Any leftover food is used to feed the fish!

 

Protect Yourself... Protect Wildlife

We recommend that guests wear rash vests (or even a t shirt) for snorkelling. Also, it’s much easier to put children into UV suits than to effectively cover them with sunscreen.

We also suggest that you look for reef and marine life 'safe' sunscreens – these are now readily available. We don’t recommend any specific brands, but try to avoid products containing the most damaging chemicals – oxybenzone and octinoxate. Most authorities recommend zinc oxide or titanium dioxide-based products – but look for those without nanoparticles, which can also be ingested by some corals, leading to bleaching.

Thank you for taking the time to read this - if you feel there’s any more, we could be doing – please tell us.