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

Sailors for the Sea is delighted to welcome the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) as our newest member of the Clean Class Initiative. As a class dedicated to nurturing the next generation of sailors, the Optimist class is committed to environmental stewardship. As a Sailors for the Sea Clean Class, IODA reaffirms its dedication to … Read more

The ocean is a place of beauty, adventure and wonder. It is also vital to our survival. Without the ocean, life would not be possible. Here are 5 reasons that we are grateful for our seas.  1. Generates half of the oxygen we breathe Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria all create oxygen through photosynthesis. In the … Read more

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is the largest wooden boat festival in North America, focused on providing access for families to get on the water, the beauty of wooden boats, and the richness of the local maritime culture. 2024 was the second year the Festival participated in the Clean Regattas program, and we were … Read more

Earlier this year, we shared an introduction to our Skipper Damon Gannon’s Thriving on the ICW, a how-to guide for cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, an inland route along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts of the United States. Damon and his wife Janet cruised the ICW, among other areas, for a year and are … Read more

This year, Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana is celebrating 20 years of educating and activating sailors and boaters on ocean conservation through our Clean Regattas, Green Boating and Kids Environmental Lesson Plans programs. Join us as we take a look back at some notable events from our history!