A Q&A with Sailors for the Sea Ambassador Behan Gifford, Part 1 For Behan Gifford, sailing has never been just about being on the water. What began as a childhood connection to her father’s love of sailing eventually became a way of life—and a lens through which she and her family have experienced nature, cultures, … Read more
In the second part of our conversation with Sailors for the Sea Ambassador Afrodite Zegers-De Kleine, we go beyond the racecourse to explore the people, passions, and purpose that shape her life. From coaching the next generation of sailors to overcoming a career-threatening injury and returning to Olympic training, Afrodite shares how resilience, education, and … Read more
As the countdown to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games continues, we’re catching up with Sailors for the Sea Ambassador Lara Dallman-Weiss in our Behind the Sail: Road to LA28 series. A two-time Olympic sailor, Lara is embarking on her third Olympic campaign with a renewed sense of purpose, gratitude, and commitment, not only to excellence on the water, … Read more
Afrodite Zegers-De Kleine is a Greek-Dutch Olympic sailor who began sailing in Athens, Greece at age nine and has competed in multiple Olympic Games and World Cups. Read on to learn more about how she went from working in financial crime compliance to becoming the Sustainability Manager for the Star Sailors League! Sailors for the … Read more
Hannah Stodel is a three-time World Champion and four-time Paralympian training to become the first disabled female sailor to take on the Vendée Globe. She’s also our first Sailors for the Sea Ambassador based in the United Kingdom! Get to know Hannah—what inspires her, why she believes we need to protect the ocean, and what … Read more
Celebrate the holiday season with these five festive ocean animals! Whether you’re looking for decorating ideas or thinking about your favorite holiday treats, these ocean animals are sure to inspire you. Dive in and discover how they bring their festive flair to the underwater world! CHRISTMAS TREE WORM This spindly species may look like a … Read more
At Sailors for the Sea, we love sharing stories from ocean advocates making sustainable choices both on and off the water. In this Q&A, we’re catching up with a local leader in the Newport sailing scene: an experienced offshore sailor, US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Trainer, and the former Education Program Manager at Sail Newport. … Read more
Guest post by Skipper Emma Janson When you think of balloons, what do you think of? I’d bet most people think of a party or celebration, like a birthday, with balloons in different colors and sizes, decorating a table or space, bringing the party to life. After all, balloons are meant to be fun, right? … Read more
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
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
