Blog Topics: Clean Regattas
Rolex Big Boat Series
The 49th edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series started yesterday in beautiful San Francisco Bay!
The Disappearing Plastic Cup
The 34th America’s Cup is the largest sporting event to eliminate single-use plastic bottles, so how do thirsty spectators drink water?
Running on E? Protect the Sea
This week, Brian, our San Francisco intern, takes a look at fueling America’s Cup race committee boats and the steps their team is taking to ensure it is spill free!
The 3 Bin System
Our San Francisco intern, Brian Martin, takes you on a tour around the America’s Cup to see how trash is sorted.
America’s Cup kicks off
Sailors for the Sea is in San Francisco and excited to be part of the action as the Official Clean Regattas Partner of the 34th America’s Cup.
Living on the Edge
The evening celebrated The Atlantic Cup, a two-time gold level Clean Regatta and the first carbon neutral sailing race in the United States. David noted, in his opening remarks: “Of course, sailors are natural supporters of the environment. That’s why we do it, that’s what we love, but we’re not always aware of the problems under the hull, … Read more
Clean Regattas reach Mexico!
This spring, the first Clean Regatta in Mexico was held at the Vallarta Yacht Club! The 8th edition of the WesMex International Small Boat Regatta achieved bronze level certification. Regatta organizers implemented a few simple changes that helped them run a more environmentally friendly regatta. This included: Increasing trash & recycling bins around the facilities. Encouraged participants … Read more
Trash removal in Naples
As The Official Partner Clean Regattas partner of the 34th America’s Cup, we have worked closely with race organizers to build sustainability and ocean conservation Best Management Practices into every aspect of their operations. In Naples, long before the first teams arrived, the local organizing committee was already running beach cleanups at the Naples waterfront. … Read more
