Disposing of old or unused boating gear can be tricky. We all have items we’ve outgrown, are duplicates, or don’t fit our purpose anymore. Whenever possible, those things should be rehomed rather than thrown away. Our Skipper volunteer Ben Stern, based in Chicago, IL, worked with Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club (CCYC) to organize a gear … Read more
Each year, Sailors for the Sea participates in Plastic Free July to bring awareness to the plastic pollution crisis we are facing, particularly as it relates to our oceans and marine life. Throughout the month, we will feature common questions about plastics and plastic pollution, as well as possible solutions and ways to get involved. … Read more
Plastic Free July is a global movement to bring awareness to the plastic pollution crisis we are facing. Throughout the month, we will feature common questions about plastics and plastic pollution, as well as possible solutions and ways to get involved. The first question we are addressing this month is “how does plastic end up … Read more
On May 6, 2024, Sailors for the Sea Skipper Chris Wolfe and her husband and sailing partner, Justin, crossed the finish line of the transatlantic Cap Martinique race. After three weeks at sea, they crossed the finish line in Martinique 10th out of 40 double-handed boats. Incredibly, this was only about an hour out of … Read more
Our Kids Environmental Lesson Plans introduce kids to marine science and ocean literacy topics, ranging from aquatic habitats to the challenges facing our oceans. They are designed to be used by parents, teachers, camp counselors, sailing instructors – really anyone who wants to share the wonders of our watery world with kids! Cortney Kingsley, a … Read more
Heading out for some summer fun on the water? Make your boating adventure more ocean-friendly with these five green boating tips: 1. Bring Your Reusables Skip the single-use plastics and bring along reusable water bottles, dishes, and containers. This will greatly reduce the amount of trash at the end of your trip and minimize the … Read more
The boating community is diverse; from dinghy racers to megayacht owners. With increasing opportunities for remote work, there is an increasing number of people choosing to live and travel aboard their boats full-time. Liveaboard cruisers are an important constituency to Sailors for the Sea. Being on the water 24/7/365, not only means that cruisers can … Read more
Earth Month is a time to honor and celebrate our incredible blue planet. As sailors and boaters, we have a unique connection to nature and are able to experience the wonders of our seas. We also witness the devastating threats facing our oceans, including plastic pollution. This year’s Earth Month theme is Planet vs. Plastics. … Read more
Meet Lara Dallman-Weiss, Sailors for the Sea Ambassador and 2024 Paris Olympics qualifier in the Mixed 470 Class! Before campaigning full-time in the 470 class, Lara raced on the professional sailing circuit for five years. She competed in Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the Women’s 470 event. In January, she and sailing partner Stu McNay cliched … Read more
While propelling boats with the wind is certainly environmentally friendly, the sails themselves typically are not. Modern sailcloths include polyester (Dacron), nylon, carbon fiber and aramid fibers (such as Kevlar and Nomex). They are usually not recyclable, and at the end of their useful onboard life, often end up languishing in someone’s shed or basement, … Read more
