Beach cleanups can provide an eye-opening experience for many with the collection of all types of waste from food and beverage containers to fishing gear to cigarette butts. Many of the items folks find along the shore are composed of plastic, which is a pervasive and growing problem for our oceans. Plastics are meant to … Read more

These harmful algal blooms not only impact aquatic ecosystems and animals, but also the people that recreate on these coastal waterways. Located on the Caloosahatchee River close to where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico, Edison Sailing Center had to shut down for nearly eight weeks in response to the algal blooms, which made … Read more

When we create opportunities for behaviors that combine the nature of the ocean to the inherent nature of sailors and how they interact with the ocean, we can create pro-environmental opportunities that invite action.

Before you head out on your boat for a day or weekend trip, make sure you have these three simple eco-smart items onboard: 1. Brush Before you go out boating, check your hull for growth and clean with a brush as necessary. A buildup of growth or biofouling on your hull increases friction, slowing your … Read more

Nearly 400 youth sailors hailing from 66 nations attended the Youth Sailing World Championships hosted by Corpus Christi Yacht Club in Texas last week. Sustainability was a clear focus of the week-long event. From the moment you land in Corpus Christi with the plastic bottle chandelier hanging in the airport to walking around the venue … Read more

Participating in Clean Regattas since 2010, the Vineyard Cup is a veteran of the program – and 2018 marks the second year in a row that they have achieved Platinum Level Clean Regattas certification!  Located on an island, it was important for Sail Martha’s Vineyard to ensure that the three-day regatta was both locally sourced … Read more

We can all take steps to be environmentally responsible both on and off the water. Before you head out on your boat for a day or weekend trip, check out these simple tips that will help protect our waterways and wildlife. 1. Get to know your wildlife Before you go out boating, research animals that may … Read more

Sail Newport’s mission is to provide community access to the water – and what better way to do this, than partner with a local school and give children the opportunity to learn how to sail in their own backyard. This past fall, Sail Newport started an experiential learning program for Pell Elementary School fourth graders. … Read more

The Atlantic Cup is a 3-stage, double-handed offshore race that begins in Charleston, SC heads north to New York City and ends in Portland, ME for inshore racing. Known as the most environmentally responsible sailing competition in the United States, this race has been participating in the Clean Regattas program for the last five iterations, … Read more

Sailing around the world, competitors of the Volvo Ocean Race have seen the impact humans have on our ocean. These sailors can be as far away from shore as humanly possible in the Southern Ocean and will still see marine debris floating by their boats. With the issue of plastic pollution worsening, the Volvo Ocean … Read more