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
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
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
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
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
