Torrevieja kayak volunteers remove 250 kilos of rubbish from harbour

Volunteers armed with kayaks have hauled more than 250 kilos of rubbish from the waters of Torrevieja harbour during a major clean-up organised by the Real Club Nautico Torrevieja. Around 20 club members joined forces on Sunday, November 8, paddling around the harbour bay to collect floating waste and help protect the marine environment.

Kayak volunteers tackle rubbish in Torrevieja harbour

Around 20 club members took part in the environmental effort, paddling around the harbour bay to collect waste floating in the water.

The group was accompanied by kayaking instructor Miriam Contra, while members of the club’s Dragon Boat team helped organise and carry out the operation.

Working from their kayaks, the volunteers were able to reach floating rubbish around the harbour, combining their experience on the water with a practical environmental task.

The activity brought together members of the nautical club who normally use the harbour and surrounding waters for sport and recreation.

More than quarter of a tonne collected

By the end of the morning, the volunteers had brought ashore more than 250 kilos of rubbish, equivalent to over a quarter of a tonne.

The collected waste was then sorted through the yacht club’s recycling and waste management facilities, ready for collection by authorised disposal companies.

Removing such a substantial amount of rubbish helps prevent waste from remaining in the harbour waters, where it can affect the marine environment.

The operation also demonstrated how a relatively small group of volunteers can make a noticeable difference during a single morning of organised cleaning.

Nautical club promotes marine environmental awareness

As well as clearing rubbish from the harbour, the event brought club members together for a morning on the water with a purpose beyond their usual sporting activities.

The Real Club Náutico Torrevieja regularly promotes environmental awareness among its members, encouraging those who use the sea for sport and recreation to help look after it.