The Clean Regattas program is all about reducing the environmental impact of events that are on or near the water, and eliminating single-use plastics is a big part of that. While some items are easier to swap for sustainable alternatives (think water bottles and tote bags), others can be more challenging. For Plastic Free July, … Read more

Plastic Free July is a time to think about how we use plastics in our own lives, and consider ways we can reduce plastic use, both individually and in our greater communities. As our next generation of ocean stewards, it’s important for kids to learn the issues as well – and it helps if they’re … Read more

The Lake of the Woods Sailing Association’s (LOWISA) annual regatta isn’t your typical sailing event. Now in its 57th year, the regatta features seven days of racing or cruising through the Lake of the Woods, which straddles Minnesota, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. Sailors for the Sea Skipper Elizabeth Harries started sailing … Read more

Plastics and other marine debris can be found in every ocean and along beaches all over the world. Something that we at Sailors for the Sea get asked about a lot is what to do with trash aboard a boat, particularly one that’s cruising or racing long distances. And for good reason! Marine debris of … Read more

BVI Spring Regatta team receiving their certificate for their second Gold Level Clean Regatta in 2013. In 2012, it was the first event outside the US to achieve Gold Level. Since 2008, the BVI Spring Regatta has registered as a Clean Regatta, making it the longest running Clean Regatta in the Caribbean. Regatta director Judy … Read more

Maya Hoffman competed with Team Bitter End in the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race and is the skipper for Team Leading the Change! Leading the Change! is an all-women team competing in the 2023 edition of the Annapolis to Newport race. Our goal is to be a highly competitive boat that performs well while making an … Read more

Sailors for the Sea Skipper Rob Howie opens the second annual sustainability workshop in Marblehead, Massachusetts. With six yacht clubs and over 50 summer racing events, Marblehead Harbor is an exciting spot to sail and provides plenty of opportunities for sailors to make a difference for our oceans. Sailors for the Sea Skipper Rob Howie … Read more

Having a beach day? Why not add some marine science to it? With these four fun games and activities, kids can learn about the shoreline habitats, beach ecology and the animals that call the coast home – and they probably won’t even realize it’s “educational.” Win-win! All of these activities are available to download for … Read more

Replacing hardware on your boat? Bring the items to a marine consignment store, or even keep the old ones as spares (you never know when you might need them!). Spring is in the air in the northern climes, and launch days are approaching! Over the off season, you may have collected a few new pieces … Read more

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