A Q&A with Sailors for the Sea Ambassador Behan, 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, and … Read more
Meet Noora Westerlund, our first Finnish Skipper volunteer and second Skipper who calls the Baltic Sea home! Noora is the current Chair of both the Finnish Offshore Racing Association and the Race Management Committee at the Offshore Racing Congress. In these positions, she works to promote more sustainable regatta practices and encourage the sailing community … 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
We are so glad to welcome our first United Kingdom-based Skipper, Alice Lucy! Alice is the Environmental Programme Officer at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), where she leads The Green Blue programme. Alice is a competitive Team and Match Racer, and she is now beginning to compete on the international match racing circuit. She is committed to reducing sailing’s … Read more
“Sailors see the benefit of doing our part to keep our waters and beaches clean. We rely on them heavily for our sport, so it only makes sense to be good stewards of those resources we rely on.” Ben Wells, Formula Wave Clean Class Liaison The Corpus Christi Yacht Club is no stranger to big … 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
Our newest Skipper volunteer, based in Chicago, knows we rely on the Great Lakes for much more than just beautiful days of sailing. Jeff Boyle, originally from Massachusetts and now a resident of Chicago, Illinois, prioritizes the health of the waters he enjoys for himself and his family, as well as the many species found … Read more
One of the many joys of sailing is being able to see marine wildlife while on the water and enjoy nature. Our playground is home to a wealth of wildlife and, whether we are racing or cruising, we need to keep their wellbeing in mind. Collisions with marine megafauna such as whales and turtles can cause damage to vessels, endanger sailors’ lives … Read more
Guest post from Skipper Volunteer Jeff Boyle, based in Chicago, IL Here in the Midwest, our sailing season takes a six month pause every year. Ice capped harbors and frosty winds whipping down from the north generously offer boaters on the Great Lakes time for other pursuits while we dream of summer. Just when we’ve given up … Read more
