We often hear from Clean Regatta organizers about the sustainability challenges they encounter while striving to implement best practices during their events. Solutions typically arise from experiences at other Clean Regattas, and we’re excited to share some of the innovative approaches these organizers have devised! Here are the top four sustainability challenges faced by Clean … Read more
Sailors for the Sea Skipper Bjarne Nielsen is a lifelong sailor and water lover. He lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he has championed sustainability efforts for the final stage of the Women’s World Match Racing Tour, a Platinum Level Clean Regatta. We recently caught up with Bjarne to find out more about this event, and … Read more
Composting is a simple concept that has been used for thousands of years. It is a great way to minimize trash heading to the landfill and can easily be accomplished at a regatta with a little bit of planning. Since composting is now required to achieve gold level Clean Regattas certification, we wanted to share … Read more
An exhilarating few weeks of sailing have just wrapped up in the Caribbean with both the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Caribbean 600 in Antigua and the Heineken Regatta in St. Maarten running their events as Clean Regattas and achieving silver level certification! Sailors for the Sea had the pleasure of attending both events and … Read more
