Hi, my name is Anna Brodmerkel and I’m the Sailors for the Sea’s Onboard Reporter for SEA Semester this spring! I am a junior Public Policy-Environmental Studies, BA, double-major with a marine science minor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. This semester I am part of the Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (MBC) program, … Read more
Whether you like to explore your coastline by power or sail, we all have a responsibility and capability to protect our waterways – and the first step begins with your boat’s design. Bob Johnstone and his company MJM Yachts have done just that. With an acronym honoring his wife of 46 years (“Mary Johnstone’s Motorboat”) … Read more
About Renata Renata grew up on the waters of Lake Ontario, Canada, and has lived in Barbados since 1987, spending her career and personal life working in and for the waters of the Caribbean. She has an MS in Marine Resources and Environmental Management from the University of the West Indies, where she also currently … Read more
Sailors rejoice! Newport, RI has become the second municipality in the state of Rhode Island to approve a ban on single-use check out bags. This critical movement to protect our coastline and waterways from being littered with this ubiquitous trash source is great news for sailors. Boats can be easily damaged when thru-hulls get clogged … Read more
Have you ever wondered what those tiny little beads are in your face wash, body soaps and toothpaste? They are likely tiny plastic particles called microbeads that are added to personal care products to help exfoliate your skin and clean your teeth. And microplastic ingredients aren’t just in your soaps, they can also be found … Read more
As a part of Grenada Sailing Week, our Education Director, Shelley and our Sustainability Director, Robyn traveled to the island and taught local Grenadian children about marine science. We packed up some KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) kits and visited Grace Lutheran, Grenada Montessori and the Secret Harbour Yacht Club to educate students about what … Read more
Robyn, our Sustainability Director, was lucky enough to spend the end of January escaping cold New England to attend three Clean Regattas in south Florida. All of the events – Quantum Key West Race Week, The Conch Republic Cup, and the Sailing World Cup Miami – she’s highlighted three simple changes made at these regattas … Read more
It’s that time of year when folks are heading south to escape the frigid, winter weather. Maybe you’re planning to charter down in the Caribbean. But before the wind hits your hair, the sun touches your skin and you indulge in a fruity cocktail, here are a few easy steps you can take to ensure … Read more
While many have called 2016 one of the worst years ever, we’re proud to say it was very productive here at Sailors for the Sea. Our empowering marine conservation programs were utilized in 36 countries and 29 states thanks to the generous support of our donors. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights … Read more
Which means there are so many mysteries left to unfold, especially in the deep sea. As you dive deeper and deeper into the ocean, light fades into darkness, the water temperature drops close to freezing and the pressure greatly increases. Yet, so much life exists in the depths. Scientists may not fully understand all of … Read more
