Finished Rain Garden at Fort Adams. Photo: ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget Sailors for the Sea worked with RI DEM, America’s Cup sailors and staff this morning to build a rain garden here at Fort Adams in Newport. We hope that this conservation activity will provide a demonstration project for proper stormwater management and leave a legacy of … Read more
As the eyes of the sporting world descend on Newport, Rhode Island, during the final stop of the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) (June 23, 2012 – July 1, 2012), a trio of local organizations are working in collaboration to set a new standard for sustainable sporting events. The ACWS Host Committee, led by Sailors for … Read more
More than 70 nations, private companies and international organizations declare support for Global Partnership for Oceans RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, June 16, 2012 — Over 70 countries, civil society groups, private firms and international organizations have declared their support for the new Global Partnership for Oceans (GPO), signaling their commitment to work together around coordinated goals … Read more
Friday June 15th marks the start of the Newport Bermuda Race. This race crosses a stretch of the Atlantic Ocean known for its challenging waters and strong Gulf Stream currents. Every two years over a 180 boats assemble for the start in the historic seaport of Newport, Rhode Island. Newport to Bermuda is a 635-mile ocean race, … Read more
Today marks World Oceans Day – a day to celebrate, appreciate and give back to the ocean. Check out the list of World Oceans Day events, many are spread out over this weekend, whether it be a beach clean up or a lecture on ocean health issues, there should be one in your part of … Read more
Tiller, Sailors for the Sea’s Salty Dog would like to share some tips for environmentally friendly dog behavior while at the beach this summer. Respect Leash Laws – Tiller is an advocate of this one because it helps ensure that dog-friendly beaches can stay that way. Give Birds a Break – particularly important in spring and summer … Read more
Getting ready for a swim? Have you ever spent a day on the water where you did more swimming than sailing? Whether it be due to a hot day and no wind, or a sailboat that just wants to eject you, swimming seems to be inevitable around boats. So if you are planning your first … Read more
With an amazing three weeks of racing, the 2012 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing has come to a close. We were very excited to be part of this impressive regatta that puts running an environmentally responsible event at the forefront of planning. Congratulations to Manuka Sports Event Management for making the Atlantic Cup presented by … Read more
We are very excited to have the Swiftsure International Yacht Race – hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club – participating in the Clean Regattas program for the third year in a row! This year event organizers are working to be certified at the silver level. Swiftsure is now actually five different races over three separate courses, … Read more
The America’s Cup in Venice was simply spectacular: the racing, the backdrop, the excitement of the crowds. Bruno Trouble of Louis Vuitton called it the best show he’s ever seen in his decades of working with the America’s Cup, and we have to agree. From a Clean Regattas standpoint, Venice faces it’s own set of … Read more
