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
The Dock Swap rally boats sail by the picturesque Chicago skyline. This past August, we held Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club’s inaugural Dock Swap event between Chicago and New Buffalo, Michigan. Part cruising rally, part race, the event took sailors over 40 nautical miles across the southern tip of Lake Michigan. Dock Swap was designed with … Read more
WBC members pack up grab-and-go lunches in reusable bags. Wakatere Boating Club, located in Auckland, New Zealand, is starting the fifth season of their sustainability plan, and the Clean Regattas program has played a big role in developing the overall structure. I reached out to Delayne Salthouse, the club’s sustainability officer, for a little insight … Read more
What’s more fun than learning about amazing ocean science and marine life with your friends or teammates? Whether you’re a teacher, parent or junior sailing coach, try these hands-on marine science activities to get kids interacting and engaging with the watery world around them. All of these lesson plans can be found on our KELP page! … Read more
