In certain conditions, red seaweed can collect on Newport, Rhode Island’s Easton’s Beach. Whether it’s due to cloudy skies or poor surf conditions, there are a variety of reasons why you might cancel your beach day. But have you ever avoided the beach because of seaweed? For decades, residents and visitors in Newport, Rhode Island, have dealt … Read more
Getting ready to put a fresh coat of bottom paint on? Have you considered using environmentally friendly bottom paint? While this might seem like a study in contradictions, there are many companies that offer environmentally friendly bottom paints that keep the fish alive and the bottom of your boat clean. Traditional antifouling paints use copper … Read more
The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club has taken some of the Clean Regattas best practices to their junior sailing summer program. “The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club and its members consider their role as ocean stewards when planning and participating in yacht club events. Therefore, it is requested that participants in the summer sailing program bring a reusable … Read more
River herring migrating upstream. Photo credit: Tim & Doug Watts This month’s Ocean Watch Essay on, River Herring and their role in coastal and marine ecosystems, comes from the Pew Environment Group. Special thanks to the Pew Charitable Trust for the contribution to Sailors for the Sea’s Ocean Watch Essays. River herring getting a lift over … Read more
Zip 2 Water Station With the move towards using reusable water bottles at sailing events, many regatta organizers are looking for better ways to supply water. There are many creative ways to do this, and many systems to fit with every regattas needs and budget. One innovative design is the Zip 2 Water station, a company based in Washington state. This family team of … Read more
Have you ever seen a Fangtooth? What about a Rosy Worm Acorn? They are some of the creatures that live in the deep sea, with the Barrel Eye pictured right. It is often said that we know more about the moon, than we do about the deep sea, but what we do know about the deep … Read more
Drainage basin of the Mississippi River, and dead zone it creates. Nutrient runoff is killing coastal ecosystems around the word. The dead zone that forms every summer in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the best (or worst) example of this problem. Support the health of your local and national waters by using non-toxic … Read more
Tall Ships for Sustainability, featuring the Schooner Adventuress, explores the mission of tall ships dedicated to environmental education. From providing youth science stations to sustainably supporting a full-time crew, tall ships around the country are making a difference to conserve the marine environment. What can you do? Provision your boat with local produce Compost and … Read more
This holiday season three wonderful maritime companies are helping you support Sailors for the Sea while shopping for your favorite boater! On December 17 & 18 make a purchase with Team One Newport and they will donate 10% of profit from all full priced items to Sailors for the Sea. Make your purchase at the … Read more
