When Will Freund pulled into marinas and anchorages along the Intracoastal Waterway this past spring and summer, his boat definitely turned some heads—and for good reason. For Will’s 1,000-mile-plus journey from Miami, Florida, to Norfolk, Virginia, he chose a Hobie Mirage Adventure Island sailing trimaran kayak. A long journey in a 16-foot boat, to be … Read more
In late July, 2021, Will Freund tied up his sailing kayak in Norfolk, Virginia, and wrapped up an incredible 3-month, 1,000-mile voyage that was years in the making. While a cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway is a fairly ordinary pursuit, Will’s journey was anything but. Not only was his boat—a 2015 Hobie Mirage Adventure Island … Read more
If you spend any extended time on your boat, whether it’s a long weekend or a cruise down the coast, you know what it’s like to live with limited resources: what’s in your battery bank or water tanks at any given time is what you have. In many of the tropical islands we love to … Read more
From July 30 to August 6, 2021, the Cleveland Yachting Club hosted the Thistle Nationals 75th Anniversary Regatta and earned Platinum Level Clean Regattas certification. They hosted 96 boats, fed and entertained approximately 400 sailors and guests each night, and had a team of approximately 100 volunteers working enthusiastically to make this a world-class regatta. … Read more
As the leaves start to fall in the northern climes, boaters are making their winter plans for their vessels. Whether you have a cruising sailboat, a trawler or a center console, here are five tips that you can do when winterizing your boat to lessen the impact on the environment. Give your boat a non-toxic … Read more
Three young sailors from Barbados share their thoughts on the challenges the marine environment faces in the Caribbean, including plastic pollution and habitat destruction, and why sailors are vital to conservation efforts. Francesca Johnson, Anya des Caires and Isabel Filardo are all members of the Barbados Sailing Association. These teens are as passionate about protecting … Read more
2021 was a big year for Zoe Watson, an industrious 17-year-old sailor from Venice, Florida. She graduated from high school (a year early), earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, and organized a Clean Regatta for her sailing club, the Venice Youth Boating Association. The Venetian Cup is an annual youth regatta that this year hosted … Read more
Fifteen years ago, five regattas in Massachusetts and Maine laid the groundwork for sustainable sailing events by joining Sailors for the Sea’s Clean Regattas program. Founders David Rockefeller, Jr. and Dr. David Treadway originally created the Clean Regattas program in the summer of 2006 to directly engage their network in the sailing community on ocean … Read more
Exploring the far reaches of our blue planet, ocean sailors experience adventure, challenging routes, and wonderous remote locations. However, these sailors also witness the negative impact humans have on our oceans. One of the reasons that David Rockefeller, Jr. and Dr. David Treadway founded Sailors for the Sea was to provide the sailing and boating … Read more
Sailors from around the world were looking forward to the warm weather, strong trade winds, and competitive sailing as part of the 2021 Caribbean racing circuit. However, the COVID-19 pandemic again thwarted the hopes of many sailors. Each Caribbean island nation has its own travel limitations, quarantine protocols and safety regulations to protect their respective … Read more
