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
Boston Yacht Club Commodore Tom Mager accepts a Green Boater burgee from Sailors for the Sea Skipper Rob Howie. Sailors for the Sea and Sustainable Marblehead have announced the Boston Yacht Club as the winner of the inaugural Green Boater Contest 2022. The contest was created by Sailors for the Sea Skipper Rob Howie as a … Read more
As we gathered around the picnic tables at the beach bar for that evening’s welcome dinner, old colleagues and new acquaintances warmly greeted one another. It was the first in-person Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) conference since before the pandemic, and everyone was thankful for the face time in St. Maarten. My colleague, Sailors for the … Read more
WBC members pack up grab-and-go lunches in reusable bags. Wakatere Boating Club, located in Auckland, New Zealand, is starting the fifth season of their sustainability plan, and the Clean Regattas program has played a big role in developing the overall structure. I reached out to Delayne Salthouse, the club’s sustainability officer, for a little insight … Read more
What’s more fun than learning about amazing ocean science and marine life with your friends or teammates? Whether you’re a teacher, parent or junior sailing coach, try these hands-on marine science activities to get kids interacting and engaging with the watery world around them. All of these lesson plans can be found on our KELP page! … Read more
Are you up for the Challenge? For Week 3, we are challenging you to ditch single-use plastics, going beyond just your reusable water bottle. In Week 1, we challenged you to do a plastic audit at home, work or on your boat. You probably noticed that most of the items could be reused and refilled. For … Read more
For Week 2, we are challenging you to use your purchasing power and support companies that are limiting their use of plastic or choosing reusable/refillable containers. In Week 1, we challenged you to do a plastic audit at home, work or on your boat. Could most of those items be reused or refilled? Many innovations … Read more
