Velux 5 Oceans - Skipper pledge commitment to planet



8:49 PM Fri 15 Oct 2010 GMT
'Skippers signed the Eco Charter today, LR: Sir Robin Knox Johnston, Chris Stanmore-Major, Zbigniew Gutkowski, Brad Van Liew, Christophe Bullens and Derek Hatfield.' Velux 5 Oceans &copy Click Here to view large photo
Velux 5 Oceans - Ocean racers sign eco charter. The Velux 5 Oceans skippers today pledged their commitment to sustainability at sea by signing an Eco Charter in front of distinguished guests including the Deputy Mayor of La Rochelle and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. The Eco Charter states that the sailors will do all they can to limit their impact on the planet as they sail 30,000 miles round the world solo. More than 150 people packed La Rochelle's grand Hotel de Ville for the signing of the Eco Charter. Maxime Bono, Deputy Mayor of La Rochelle, started proceedings by welcoming ...


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