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
Our Clean Class Initiative now has seven members with the addition of our newest class, the International Kiteboarding Association. The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) is the global governing body for the sport of kiteboarding, recognized by World Sailing. Alongside the International WingSports Association, the IKA is the second board-based class to join the Clean Class … 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
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
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
The Clean Class Initiative is growing beyond solely boat-based classes with our newest addition. The International WingSports Association (IWSA) officially joins Sailors for the Sea as a Clean Class today, committing to sustainability in their WingFoil Racing World Tour. We are excited to see the Initiative include newer classes, demonstrating that all recreators have the … Read more
The Caribbean is known as a mecca for sailing, attracting boaters and visitors from all over the world for the beautiful, calm waters and steady breezes. When visiting these scenic island nations with tropical beaches and vibrant coral reefs, there are steps we can take to limit our impact on the local environment. 1. Do … Read more
Beneath the waves, some ocean animals have unique characteristics and interesting romantic relationships. Learn about how some sea creatures show their love. 1. Travels the distance The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world and undertakes the longest migrations between breeding and feeding areas of any sea turtle. In fact, some leatherbacks … Read more
Today marks the ten-year anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global celebration to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. On this occasion, we are proud to highlight several of our Sailors for the Sea Skipper volunteers who … Read more
As sailors and boaters, we get to experience the wonder of the ocean firsthand. From seeing humpback whales breaching to albatrosses soaring across the sky to green sea turtles popping up for a breath of air, the ocean is a magical, inspiring place. With support from sailors and boaters across the globe, Sailors for the … Read more
