The club has implemented a range of energy efficiency initiatives including energy efficient light bulbs, timers for hot water and (where possible) various appliances, and regular servicing of our hot water system.

• We have installed a filtered drinking water refill station to reduce the reliance on bottled water by club members.
• Our showers and toilet cisterns have water saving devices.
• The club has tank water for our wash down hoses.

• The club is raising awareness of turtle endangerment and how sailors and boaters who come across an injured turtle can provide the help required by calling 800-TURTLE. All our instructors are fully trained on Turtle rescue.
• DOSC has a Club house kitchen garden planted & maintained by the kitchen team. The fresh produce is used in salads, chutneys & curries.

• Waste is fully contained at the club. A list of chemicals stored and used on site is maintained and updated.
• DOSC celebrated Earth Day by participating in a beach clean-up drive in partnership with Azraq, a local non-profit marine conservation organisation. Members volunteered to collect, sort, and remove waste from Al Nessnass Beach, most of which was sent for recycling.

• The Club has systems in place to separate waste streams and encourages and participates in recycling.
• Old sails collected from members are upcycled into Unique handmade bags ♻️ 
• Broken spars are collected and deployed by a metal recycling facility.

• Members of our club come from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and a broad range of occupations and are unified with a common dedication to the sport of sailing. 
• DOSC initiated The Women on Water which aims to facilitate the entry of women to the sport of sailing and foster their ongoing development.
• We actively support youth sailing and have a sizeable youth fleet.