From left: Sailors for the Sea director Shelley Brown moderated the panel, which included Emily Conklin, Lizzie Howard and CJ O’Brien In early February 2023, the Sailors for the Sea team joined hundreds of passionate and enthusiastic sailors at US Sailing’s Sailing Leadership Forum and hosted a session on the different sustainability challenges that Clean … Read more

Have some tweens or teens in your life that love the ocean? Our Kids Environmental Lesson Plans (KELP) include activities for all ages! Here are four lesson plans perfect for the middle- and high-school years that teach ocean literacy principles through exploration of marine habitats and animals. Find these activities along with our entire KELP … Read more

Maiden Maine is an introductory regatta for women and girls in Portland, Maine. Although it’s technically labeled a regatta, the event serves as a fun opportunity to learn to sail in a low-stress environment, surrounded by other women, encouraging leaders, and experienced mentors. Maiden Maine was designed to encourage more girls and women to give … Read more

Thistle sailor Ed John likes to be busy, which is good, because boats have been keeping him busy for the last 20 years. In addition to his active sailing season, one of Ed’s hobbies is to fix up older Thistles and then sell them to newer sailors as entry-level boats. Call it a win-win-win situation—old … Read more

While it’s definitely not many boaters’ favorite places on their boat, it’s one that can have direct contact with the marine ecosystem: the bilge. With much of my life spent messing about in boats, I’ve seen a range of bilges, from pristine and orderly to dark, smelly and grimy. While it goes without saying that … Read more

Every year, we are impressed and delighted by the regattas that return and the new events that join our Clean Regattas program. We had an unprecedented number of events register for Platinum, our highest level, in 2022. At the time of writing, 17 events have certified at the Platinum Level! These regattas are taking the … Read more

50,000 Green Boaters stepped up to advocate for our oceans and practice eco-smart habits on the water Sailors and boaters experience the beauty and magic of our oceans, but they also see firsthand the devastating challenges our seas face, from plastic pollution to overfishing to habitat degradation. Around the world, Green Boaters shared their voice … Read more

Are you looking for quick tips for more eco-friendly boating? Check out our new Green Boating videos! Our new series of videos highlights different topics from our Green Boating guide brought to you by Sailors for the Sea staff and Skipper volunteers! From DIY cleaners for your boat to ways to prevent the spread of … Read more

Boston Yacht Club Commodore Tom Mager accepts a Green Boater burgee from Sailors for the Sea Skipper Rob Howie. Sailors for the Sea and Sustainable Marblehead have announced the Boston Yacht Club as the winner of the inaugural Green Boater Contest 2022. The contest was created by Sailors for the Sea Skipper Rob Howie as a … Read more

As we gathered around the picnic tables at the beach bar for that evening’s welcome dinner, old colleagues and new acquaintances warmly greeted one another. It was the first in-person Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) conference since before the pandemic, and everyone was thankful for the face time in St. Maarten. My colleague, Sailors for the … Read more