REDUCING & ELIMINATING SINGLE USE WATER BOTTLES

Regatta: ICSA College Sailing National Championships, Cascade Locks, OR

Challenge: Regatta hosts CGRA and NWICSA needed fresh, filtered water for competitors, coaches, race committees, judges and spectators at national training, racing and social events.

Solution: Zip 2 Water Stations were developed by sailors to provide an unlimited supply of inexpensive, filtered water for refilling bottles and jugs.  Zip 2 Water is the only portable event system that can filter and purify local tap water.  Each, self-serve, auto-shutoff tap can fill a water bottle in 3-4 seconds.  A water fountain is available for quick drinks without a bottle.  A single unit can serve 500 people per hour.  More units can be set up for convenience at multiple, high traffic locations. 

Zip 2 Water Stations are lightweight and easily set up and taken down by one person.  Units can quickly be repositioned for use at the docks during the day and parties at night.  All components are commercial-grade and vandal resistant for years of service.  Zip 2 Water Stations can be left securely in place for a weekend regatta or an entire season.  Store units with other race support equipment when not in use.

Zip 2 Water Stations connect to virtually any pressurized tap water source such as a hose bib, fire hydrant or sprinkler system.  Multistage filtering removes chlorine taste and harmful impurities such as lead and bacteria.  ACTive Cooling Technology needs no ice or electric power to keep the water cool and refreshing even under a hot sun.  Water station graphics can be customized for yacht clubs, regattas and schools.  More information and online ordering at zip2water.com. 

Venues: Fast and flexible system for yacht clubs and sailing centers with a direct water source.

Source: Sailors for the Sea educates and engages the boating community in the worldwide protection of the oceans.