Steff Ruf, Author at Sailors for the Sea

Steff Ruf

Behind the Sail with Lara Dallman-Weiss

Welcome to Behind the Sail with Sailors for the Sea Ambassador, Lara Dallman-Weiss! Get ready to go beyond the sail and into the heart of what drives one of America’s top sailors. In this series, we’ll chart the course of Lara’s sailing journey—from her first time on the water to becoming a 2x Olympian and a fierce … Read more

Skipper’s Corner: Meet Chloe Goodman

We’re so excited to welcome 16-year-old Chloe to the team! Chloe fell in love with sailing at age 8 and now races 420s and 29ers as she trains for the 29er Worlds. But Chloe’s passion doesn’t stop at the finish line: she’s a dedicated ocean advocate. Read on to learn more about our newest Skipper: … Read more

Skipper’s Corner: Earth Month Edition

Our Skipper Program is a network of passionate sailors and boaters who champion conservation and sustainability within their yacht clubs, schools, sailing organizations, and communities. One of those dedicated Skippers is Cortney Kingsley. Based in Newport, RI, Cortney is the Education Programs Manager at Sail Newport. Recently, she’s launched Lunch Swaps—a new initiative that offers guidance … Read more

Earth Month: How Clean Regatta Organizers Are Leading the Charge

From Participant to Platinum, in locations around the globe, all our Clean Regatta organizers have a sustainability story to tell. We learn so much from our organizers, with their experiences shaping our guidance and focus areas. To celebrate their successes and creativity, we are highlighting 4 events from different regions of the world. This Earth … Read more