Anchor Bay Yachting Association

4th Annual Lake St. Clair Clean Boating CampaignDockwalkers Workshop

March 31, 2007What are Dockwalkers?

DOCKWALKERS are conscious boaters willing to share their knowledge, concern’s and respect for natural

resources. As a Dockwalker, you have the power to make a difference! This is your chance to inform

boaters and protect Lake St Clair.

Registration

Gary Morgan, Director Clinton River Watershed Council

Tony Forlini, Harrison Township

Presentations

Boater Best Practices• Reduce fuel spillage – have an oil absorbent pad ready• Bilge care – never use bilge cleaners that contain detergents• Grey Water – rather then throwing grey water overboard, spread

it over a grassy area• Have emergency procedures in place and posted at marinas• In case of fuel/oil spill call Sector Detroit 313-568-9464 or

Channel 16 if you’re on the water

The best way to approach boater is to invite them to share their awareness and concerns for clean boating. Then offer what you sense will be meaningful and appreciated information. Your first contact needs to be welcoming, develop the relationship first and offer yourself as a contact for additional information.

Remember, your role as a Dockwalker is to educate,not alienate fellow boaters.

Ken DeBeaussaert, Director Office of the Great Lakes, State of Michigan

Tom Hepp, ABYA PC and Clinton River Watershed Board of Directors

Presentations

Lake St. Clair Boaters– 129,831 boaters on Lake St.Clair with a

surface area of 430 sq. miles– An estimated 1,819,000 boat days annually

on the waters of Lake St. Clair

Imagine– If refueling frequency is on average every 4th

trip, that's 454,750 refueling stops annually

– Say you spill 1/8 ounce of fuel each refueling stop • that's 56,844 ounces of spilled fuel,

or 444 gallons of spilled fuel on our 430 sq. mile Lake St. Clair

1 quart of oil can pollute 250,000 gallons of water

Dockwalkers Class Attendees

Dockwalkers Class Attendees

Environment Friendly Cleaning Product Demonstration

Cleaning product demonstration on a boat that has not been cleaned in 15+ years.

Finished Area

Cleaned with brush and soap only

CLEAN GENTLY• Wash your boat frequently with plain water

and a sponge or brush.• Use detergents sparingly.• Use phosphate-free, biodegradable, and

nontoxic cleaners• A good coat of wax prevents most surface dirt

from sticking

PRODUCT HOUSEHOLD ALTERNATIVE

Teak cleanerUse a biodegradable soap to remove the dirt. Instead of bleaching teak, try using a mild power soap and scrub with bronze wool

Fiberglass Cleaner Use a Paste of baking soda and water

Mildew Removers

Scrub mildew and borax/water using a nylon scouring pad. Try scrubbing mildew with a vinegar and salt paste (equal parts), if problem is not severe. Try vinegar full strength, then rinse. To inhibit mold and mildew, wash area with 1/2 cup of borax/1 gallon hot water

Wood Polish Use olive, walnut or almond oil

Aluminum Cleaner Mix 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar in 1 quart of hot water

Brass Cleaner Use Worcestershire sauce, or paste made of equal amounts of salt, vinegar and water

Alternatives to traditional cleaning products – While baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice & vegetable oils are far less harmful then bleaches, scouring powers & detergents they can still be toxic to aquatic life. Use all cleaning products sparingly & minimize the amount discharged into the water.

Commercial products on display

Steve Remias, MacRay Harbor

Presentations

Jill Hollowell, Clinton River Watershed Council

Free lunch was provided by Huntington Bank

Great Lakes Basin

Boating is good clean fun, let’s keep it

that way

Lake St. Clair Dockwalker Program

ALL OF THE ANCHOR BAY YACHTING ASSOCIATION CLUBS/MEMBERS AND GUESTS THAT SUPPORTED THIS EVENT

CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL (CRWC)

HUNTINGTON BANK FOR THE LUNCH

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCTATION FOUNDATION (MEEF)

MACRAY HARBOR FOR THE USE OF THEIR FACILITY

SPECIAL THANKS TO