Composting is an important item on our Clean Regattas best practices list. However even many of our gold level Clean Regattas have trouble checking this one off the list. Perhaps this is because it is not as common in our homes as recycling, however when planned ahead of time, having composting at your regatta can … Read more
A Magellanic Penguin native to South America generally found in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. With special thanks to Strategic Ocean Solutions and their representative, Annie Reisewitz, Sailors for the Sea passes along an amazing story. On the Strategic Ocean Solutions blog, Annie recounts that she witnessed a lone, juvenile Magellanic penguin – … Read more
We are excited to be at the Chicago Match Cup on Navy Pier in Chicago for the World Match Racing Tour. This event is being run as a Clean Regatta as part of the Chicago Match Race Center full season commitment. They are working hard to be certified at the bronze level. Click on image … Read more
Check out our second video from the America’s Cup World Series in Newport, RI. This highlights video features the work of event organizers, including our program lead Annie Brett. Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas best management practices were used to reduce the events environmental impact. Sailors for the Sea is The Official Clean Regattas Partner of … Read more
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Finished Rain Garden at Fort Adams. Photo: ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget Sailors for the Sea worked with RI DEM, America’s Cup sailors and staff this morning to build a rain garden here at Fort Adams in Newport. We hope that this conservation activity will provide a demonstration project for proper stormwater management and leave a legacy of … Read more
As the eyes of the sporting world descend on Newport, Rhode Island, during the final stop of the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) (June 23, 2012 – July 1, 2012), a trio of local organizations are working in collaboration to set a new standard for sustainable sporting events. The ACWS Host Committee, led by Sailors for … Read more
More than 70 nations, private companies and international organizations declare support for Global Partnership for Oceans RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, June 16, 2012 — Over 70 countries, civil society groups, private firms and international organizations have declared their support for the new Global Partnership for Oceans (GPO), signaling their commitment to work together around coordinated goals … Read more
Friday June 15th marks the start of the Newport Bermuda Race. This race crosses a stretch of the Atlantic Ocean known for its challenging waters and strong Gulf Stream currents. Every two years over a 180 boats assemble for the start in the historic seaport of Newport, Rhode Island. Newport to Bermuda is a 635-mile ocean race, … Read more
Today marks World Oceans Day – a day to celebrate, appreciate and give back to the ocean. Check out the list of World Oceans Day events, many are spread out over this weekend, whether it be a beach clean up or a lecture on ocean health issues, there should be one in your part of … Read more
