I have no idea how or why I love the ocean and feel such a tie to it. I sometimes joke that I must have been a dolphin in my first life. I grew up in Ohio about one hour from Lake Erie, but my parents had no interest in water, in fact my father … Read more
Debbra Heisler is a committed Clean Regatta organizer from Phoenix, Arizona. She is the Rear Commodore for the Arizona Yacht Club and heads up the Green Team for their Buccaneer North American Championships as well as their AYC Leukemia Cup/Birthday Regatta. Our Program Manager, Paige, had the chance to get Debbra’s insight on what it … Read more
Green Boaters are part of a leading community of ocean conservationists that are taking action in their local communities and globally to address pressing ocean health issues. Tom Stalder is an example of a Green Boater who is truly making a difference. Through his leadership and actions, he has inspired many sailors and boaters to … Read more
On April 22, 2020 we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a great reminder about how individuals can help restore and protect the health of our oceans, wildlife and environment. Although we are not able to celebrate this occasion in the ways we typically like to during these uncertain times, there’s still plenty that … Read more
By Renata Goodridge Hailing from 11 countries around the world, 165 sailors gathered on the beautiful island of Martinique in the Caribbean to compete in Schoelcher International Sailing Week. Every year near the end of February, the small community of Schoelcher turns into the place to be for dinghy and boardsailing racing. This year, the regatta not only celebrated its 30th year, making it one of the Caribbean’s longest-running dinghy regattas, but it was also the first event ever on Martinique to … Read more
Diane Scully, a member of the Green Team of the Niantic Bay Sailing Academy, is a dedicated Clean Regatta organizer and helps to implement sustainable practices throughout the sailing season. She grew up enjoying the waters of this coastal community in Connecticut and has seen firsthand the changes in ocean health over time. After working … Read more
By Shelley Brown Around the world, people are staying home in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you are becoming a little stir crazy staying indoors, the ocean can provide a sense of calm and wonder. Below are five ways that you can explore, enjoy and support the ocean from the comfort … Read more
By Amber Stronk & Paige Myatt Every two years Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana looks forward to the US Sailing Leadership Forum. This event brings together educators and leaders in the fields of sailing and sustainability – and this year was certainly no different. Our Program Manager, Paige and Communications Manager, Amber had … Read more
Composting is often an overlooked way to help protect the health of our oceans and waterways. While the connection might not be clear at first, composting is a triple threat when it comes to helping save our seas. First, composting diverts food waste from the landfill, where it would decompose inside a plastic bag and … Read more
Sustainability is a hot topic. The Earth is warming due to human activities, causing the seas to rise and acidify, threatening the health of our beloved oceans. The problem is well-publicized and often portrayed in the media as an insurmountable challenge. However, we disagree. By working together within our local communities, we can create significant change towards … Read more
