The Lake of the Woods Sailing Association’s (LOWISA) annual regatta isn’t your typical sailing event. Now in its 57th year, the regatta features seven days of racing or cruising through the Lake of the Woods, which straddles Minnesota, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. Sailors for the Sea Skipper Elizabeth Harries started sailing … Read more
Plastics and other marine debris can be found in every ocean and along beaches all over the world. Something that we at Sailors for the Sea get asked about a lot is what to do with trash aboard a boat, particularly one that’s cruising or racing long distances. And for good reason! Marine debris of … Read more
BVI Spring Regatta team receiving their certificate for their second Gold Level Clean Regatta in 2013. In 2012, it was the first event outside the US to achieve Gold Level. Since 2008, the BVI Spring Regatta has registered as a Clean Regatta, making it the longest running Clean Regatta in the Caribbean. Regatta director Judy … Read more
Having a beach day? Why not add some marine science to it? With these four fun games and activities, kids can learn about the shoreline habitats, beach ecology and the animals that call the coast home – and they probably won’t even realize it’s “educational.” Win-win! All of these activities are available to download for … Read more
Replacing hardware on your boat? Bring the items to a marine consignment store, or even keep the old ones as spares (you never know when you might need them!). Spring is in the air in the northern climes, and launch days are approaching! Over the off season, you may have collected a few new pieces … Read more
From left: Sailors for the Sea director Shelley Brown moderated the panel, which included Emily Conklin, Lizzie Howard and CJ O’Brien In early February 2023, the Sailors for the Sea team joined hundreds of passionate and enthusiastic sailors at US Sailing’s Sailing Leadership Forum and hosted a session on the different sustainability challenges that Clean … Read more
Have some tweens or teens in your life that love the ocean? Our Kids Environmental Lesson Plans (KELP) include activities for all ages! Here are four lesson plans perfect for the middle- and high-school years that teach ocean literacy principles through exploration of marine habitats and animals. Find these activities along with our entire KELP … Read more
Thistle sailor Ed John likes to be busy, which is good, because boats have been keeping him busy for the last 20 years. In addition to his active sailing season, one of Ed’s hobbies is to fix up older Thistles and then sell them to newer sailors as entry-level boats. Call it a win-win-win situation—old … Read more
While it’s definitely not many boaters’ favorite places on their boat, it’s one that can have direct contact with the marine ecosystem: the bilge. With much of my life spent messing about in boats, I’ve seen a range of bilges, from pristine and orderly to dark, smelly and grimy. While it goes without saying that … Read more
Are you looking for quick tips for more eco-friendly boating? Check out our new Green Boating videos! Our new series of videos highlights different topics from our Green Boating guide brought to you by Sailors for the Sea staff and Skipper volunteers! From DIY cleaners for your boat to ways to prevent the spread of … Read more
