This year, Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana is celebrating 20 years of educating and activating sailors and boaters on ocean conservation through our Clean Regattas, Green Boating and Kids Environmental Lesson Plans programs. Join us as we take a look back at some notable events from our history!
We would like to introduce one of our newest Sailors for the Sea Skipper volunteers – Catherine Ardagh. Cat is a sailboat charter and delivery captain based in the British Virgin Islands. We recently caught up with Cat to learn more about her start in sailing and what turned her into a champion for ocean … Read more
Disposing of old or unused boating gear can be tricky. We all have items we’ve outgrown, are duplicates, or don’t fit our purpose anymore. Whenever possible, those things should be rehomed rather than thrown away. Our Skipper volunteer Ben Stern, based in Chicago, IL, worked with Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club (CCYC) to organize a gear … Read more
Each year, Sailors for the Sea participates in Plastic Free July to bring awareness to the plastic pollution crisis we are facing, particularly as it relates to our oceans and marine life. Throughout the month, we will feature common questions about plastics and plastic pollution, as well as possible solutions and ways to get involved. … Read more
Plastic Free July is a global movement to bring awareness to the plastic pollution crisis we are facing. Throughout the month, we will feature common questions about plastics and plastic pollution, as well as possible solutions and ways to get involved. The first question we are addressing this month is “how does plastic end up … Read more
On May 6, 2024, Sailors for the Sea Skipper Chris Wolfe and her husband and sailing partner, Justin, crossed the finish line of the transatlantic Cap Martinique race. After three weeks at sea, they crossed the finish line in Martinique 10th out of 40 double-handed boats. Incredibly, this was only about an hour out of … Read more
Our Kids Environmental Lesson Plans introduce kids to marine science and ocean literacy topics, ranging from aquatic habitats to the challenges facing our oceans. They are designed to be used by parents, teachers, camp counselors, sailing instructors – really anyone who wants to share the wonders of our watery world with kids! Cortney Kingsley, a … Read more
Heading out for some summer fun on the water? Make your boating adventure more ocean-friendly with these five green boating tips: 1. Bring Your Reusables Skip the single-use plastics and bring along reusable water bottles, dishes, and containers. This will greatly reduce the amount of trash at the end of your trip and minimize the … Read more
The boating community is diverse; from dinghy racers to megayacht owners. With increasing opportunities for remote work, there is an increasing number of people choosing to live and travel aboard their boats full-time. Liveaboard cruisers are an important constituency to Sailors for the Sea. Being on the water 24/7/365, not only means that cruisers can … Read more
Earth Month is a time to honor and celebrate our incredible blue planet. As sailors and boaters, we have a unique connection to nature and are able to experience the wonders of our seas. We also witness the devastating threats facing our oceans, including plastic pollution. This year’s Earth Month theme is Planet vs. Plastics. … Read more
