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Sailing and Sustainability: Innovation for the Future of Boating

  • The Deck, Race Village Norr Mälarstrand Stockholm, Stockholms län, 112 20 Sweden (map)

How can sailing contribute to a more sustainable society? Leading voices from sailing, food and technology on materials, longevity and electrification — and on how to cut the climate footprint without compromising performance or the experience on the water.

12:00–12:20 · Sustainable food at major events
Martin & Servera
Feeding thousands of people at a sporting event without wasting a third of it.

12:20–13:00 · Materials and longevity in sailing
Gransegel & Seldén
How can sails, rigs and components be developed to last longer and carry a lower climate footprint?

13:00–13:40 · Electrification on the water
X Shore
How is electrification changing the future of boating?

13:40–14:00 · Panel: The future of sustainable sailing
All speakers meet in a closing conversation on how innovation, circular materials, electrification and sustainable events can shape the sailing of the future. Questions from the audience.

Moderator: Patrick Ståhle, Commodore, Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap
Free admission, no registration. Held in English.

World-class racing continues throughout. — samma stycke som ovan
Getting here: — Rådhuset metro station (blue line), or bus to Kungsholmstorg — a few minutes' walk from either.

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