Velux 5 Oceans announces new sustainability award

11:09 AM Tue 28 Dec 2010 GMT

'Active House' Ainhoa Sanchez

Velux 5 Oceans - Solo round the world yacht race rewards skippers for educating about sustainability at sea. Sustainability is at the heart of the Velux 5 Oceans so that?s why we?ve restructured the race prizes to reward skippers who share our passion for all things green. The sustainability award is in line with the Velux 5 Oceans' own green scheme Taking on the Elements built around the idea that through sustainable practices at sea the skippers can educate and inspire people on land to change the way they live their lives. Originally this award of ?10,000 was to be ...

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by Sarah Hames