Today marks the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day. As boaters, we tend to prefer the water, and the goods news is that it makes up 70% of the Earth’s surface. Marine life and vital coastal habitats are straining under the increasing pressure of global use. The ocean, which was once considered inexhaustible and resilient, is, … Read more
Sailors for the Sea is proud to share the news that Velocitek has chosen to support Sailors for the Sea with a contribution as part of their commitment to 1% for the Planet. Velocitek has been a member of the environmental organization 1% for the Planet since 2006. 1% for the Planet is a coalition of businesses financially … Read more
Spring has sprung here in New England, and while there is still a chill in the water that keeps most of us on land for another month, many are getting their boats ready for the first day on the water! With this in mind we wanted to share the the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation … Read more
Naples is not known for it’s cleanliness, but it’s still been a surprise for us to see the degree to which plastic and waste here is simply left on the streets and blown into the bay. The America’s Cup Healthy Ocean Project forum held here yesterday highlighted some of these local problems, while also emphasizing … Read more
Racing begins today at the America’s Cup World Series in Naples, Italy. (Click here to watch racing) Sailors for the Sea program lead, Annie Brett is in Naples working with the America’s Cup to implement the Clean Regattas best practices. On Monday, she participated in the conservation activity at the America’s Cup World Series in Naples, which … Read more
Sailors for the Sea staff teaching marine science with Rainy Day Kits lesson plan the Dirty Water Challenge. We are excited to announce two new marine science lesson plans have been published, expanding the Rainy Day Kits for Environmental Education library. These lesson plans have been contributed by Birch Aquarium/The Scripps Institute of Oceanography and encourage … Read more
We’ve just returned from the BVI, where the BVI Spring Regatta ran Clean Regattas for their fourth year. It’s been a busy few weeks for us in the Caribbean, and we’ve learned a lot about the challenges faced by these islands, but also the many efforts that are being taken to help keep the marine … Read more
Sailors for the Sea has joined an alliance of nonprofits, governments and private sector interests under the umbrella of the World Bank Global Partnership for Oceans. Together, Sailors for the Sea will join in a collaborative effort to address the threats to a clean and healthy ocean. As a group, we will be addressing protection … Read more
Congratulations to the 39th annual International Rolex Regatta hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club for being certified as a Clean Regatta. 2012 marks the 39th year of the International Rolex Regatta with exciting racing and opportunities for every sailor, with beach cats, IC24’s all the way up to the IRC class. The St. Thomas Yacht Club faces a unique … Read more
We have had two days of racing at the International Rolex Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club. There has been great weather, wind and racing. Check out the pictures in our slide show and stay tuned for a full report on their work with the Clean Regattas program. Click here for a full regatta … Read more
