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!
Blog Topics: Program News
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.
Trashy Beaches
Last week, Sailors for the Sea and 5GYRES met in Hull Cove in Jamestown, RI to train sailing instructors on how to teach with Rainy Day Kits.
Visit to NEAQ
Yesterday, Sailors for the Sea staff traveled to the New England Aquarium in Boston for their World Oceans Day celebration! Hundreds of families visited, learning the importance of ocean conservation through hands on activities. Sailors for the Sea staff taught kids and parents about sustainable seafood using two of our Rainy Day Kits, The Deadliest Catch … Read more
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
Antigua Sailing Week!
This weekend kicks off Antigua Sailing Week! This year race organizers have teamed up with a local organization, The Environmental Awareness Group of Antigua & Barbuda to help them run Clean Regattas. The event organizers are aiming for Bronze Level Clean Regatta certification by implementing 6 of our Clean Regattas Best Practices. This includes: Water Bottle Reduction … Read more
Newport Energy & Environment Commission
We have partnered with the Newport Energy & Environment Commission (NEEC) – to help support their efforts in making Newport, RI a sustainable event destination. The NEEC provides a comprehensive checklist and plan for many kinds of events (music festivals, conferences etc.) to be run in a sustainable manner. This week, the commission has posted … Read more
