Basics of Boat Pumpout Information

PUMPOUT EDUCATION JUST GOT EASIER

Talking shop about boat heads, pumping out, and no discharge areas is something almost no one looks forward to doing. No one except the BoatU.S. Foundation, that is, and we’ve got new tools to make educating boaters about onboard waste a little easier.

Three handy information cards are now available: Basics of Boat Heads, Basics of Boat Pumpout, and Basics of No Discharge Areas. These single-panel info cards are simple and to-the-point, and lightweight enough to tuck into a slip bill, staple to new contracts, or post on a marina’s bulletin board.

A Few Ideas for using Basics of Info Cards:

Include them in your monthly or yearly slip bill
Staple them to new slip contracts
Post them in your Ship’s Store next to the head chemicals and toilet paper
Publish the information in your marina or yacht club newsletter
Post the info cards on your website
Laminate them and attach them near your pumpout station
Use the information in your next marina or boatyard staff training
Post them on your marina bulletin board, or in the bathhouse or laundry room
Hand them out at your next yacht club meeting.

Click on each image for a larger view. Click on the larger image to download the brochure in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, download a free copy by clicking on the icon to the right.

Sharing information with your patrons not only gives them valuable knowledge, it also shows them what you expect at your marina: clean water and responsible use of their onboard waste facilities.