Maya Hoffman grew up sailing in a National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, which sparked a lifelong passion and love for the marine environment. She is a member of the Whale Entanglement Team and has assisted in the disentanglement of many humpbacks. Maya is a national level inshore racer in the Shields class and Santa … Read more
“I believe all sailors are naturalists at heart, and think it’s an obligation for those of us to lucky enough to enjoy this sport to take Emerson’s advice, to define success not just by winning Regattas, but by leaving the world better than we found it. It’s more important than ever for those of us … Read more
“The water provides so much for our wellbeing and development, but cannot if we do not treat it properly. As adventurers and those that engage in sport on the water, our activities thrive in a clean and enjoyable environment. If we don’t take actions now, not only will our sports and adventures suffer, but so … Read more
Victoria is a high school student and has spent her whole life near the ocean. She started sailing at six and later got into racing, starting with Optimists and currently sailing 420s for her high school team. She organized the Maiden Maine through SailMaine Community Sailing Center, a regatta to introduce women and girls to … Read more
“The ocean has always been my teacher, classroom, and playground. I want the young people of today and tomorrow to be inspired by the ocean’s natural beauty, just as I was when I was growing up.”Damon is a marine biologist by profession, having been a faculty member at the University of Georgia Marine Institute. He … Read more
“I could swim before I could walk and scuba dive before I could drive. The ocean has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. As sailors it is our responsibility to be leaders to protect our oceans.” D’amy grew up racing laser radials nationally. In high school, D’amy was … Read more
“Preserving the specialness of places like the Salish Sea is incredibly important to me – it belongs to all living things, living now and in the future.” Chris is a lifelong environmentalist and sailor. She co-owns a Jeanneau SunFast 3300 sailboat that she races doublehanded with her husband. One of her current projects includes the … Read more
“I am a lifelong sailor and boater. Living on the water, I have seen the amount of pollution grow on the waterways and marinas and want to do what I can to reduce this scourge.” Bill learned to sail on Corpus Christi Bay at an early age and has enjoyed many years of racing on a … Read more
“I am passionate about coastal and ocean conservation because it is the intersection of our coastal spaces, science, and people – it is a complex field that allows you to connect with places and people in so many different ways and I find that fascinating and inspiring.” Emma is based out of Burlington, VT and … Read more
“I was brought up before environmentalism was a thing, by my mom who was a huge, motivating conservationist in our community. I never knew anything different. Now it is popular and more compelling than ever.” Mike sails for North Sails One Design, is a racing editor at Sailing World Magazine, and was recently awarded US … Read more
