The directive issued includes a requirement for NESSA regatta hosts to provide a suitable water source to replace bottled water customarily purchased by each sailing team at each regatta throughout the sailing season. High School sailors are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to events. Recycling bins will also be provided at each regatta site. The stated purpose of this initiative is to "eliminate the amount of single-use water bottles at NESSA events to the extent practicable."