Meet Lara Dallman-Weiss, Sailors for the Sea Ambassador and 2024 Paris Olympics qualifier in the Mixed 470 Class! Before campaigning full-time in the 470 class, Lara raced on the professional sailing circuit for five years. She competed in Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the Women’s 470 event. In January, she and sailing partner Stu McNay cliched … Read more
While propelling boats with the wind is certainly environmentally friendly, the sails themselves typically are not. Modern sailcloths include polyester (Dacron), nylon, carbon fiber and aramid fibers (such as Kevlar and Nomex). They are usually not recyclable, and at the end of their useful onboard life, often end up languishing in someone’s shed or basement, … Read more
At Sailors for the Sea, part of our mission is to educate and inspire the next generation of sailors and ocean stewards. The ocean is critical to life on our planet, and understanding this at an early age can help kids form personal connections with the underwater world. Around the world, however, research has shown … Read more
We often hear from Clean Regatta organizers about the sustainability challenges they encounter while striving to implement best practices during their events. Solutions typically arise from experiences at other Clean Regattas, and we’re excited to share some of the innovative approaches these organizers have devised! Here are the top four sustainability challenges faced by Clean … Read more
Sailors for the Sea Skipper Bjarne Nielsen is a lifelong sailor and water lover. He lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he has championed sustainability efforts for the final stage of the Women’s World Match Racing Tour, a Platinum Level Clean Regatta. We recently caught up with Bjarne to find out more about this event, and … Read more
Sailors for the Sea Skipper Chris Wolfe had a busy 2023 sailing season. She and her husband and sailing partner, Justin, who hail from Orcas Island, Washington, sailed more than 2,000 miles doublehanded in some of the most challenging offshore races in Europe and North America – with some impressive results. Their achievements have not … Read more
Meet one of our newest Sailors for the Sea Skippers – Barb Trailer! Barb is a longtime sailor and is currently the director of the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend, Washington. How did you get your start in sailing? I got started in sailing when I moved to the Caribbean to the small island of St … Read more
For sailors and boaters, the oceans are not just a vast expanse of water; they are a place for adventure and a source of wonder. They are also a critical part of the Earth’s life support system and home to a staggering amount of biodiversity. However, our oceans are facing unprecedented challenges, from pollution and … Read more
Our Skipper program is a network of dedicated sailors and boaters who are actively engaged in conservation and sustainability in their yacht clubs, schools, sailing organizations, and communities. We are excited to introduce one of our newest members, Cortney Kingsley! Cortney is based in Newport, Rhode Island, and is the education programs manager at Sail … Read more
Is your event struggling with how to eliminate plastic water bottles? This Clean Regattas best practice can definitely be a challenge! To help with ideas for how this can be achieved, we are showcasing some of the ways that other Clean Regattas have accomplished ditching single-use plastic water bottles. Water Monster This massive water dispenser … Read more
