Victoria is a freshman in high school and has spent her whole life near the ocean. She started sailing at six and later got into racing, starting with Optimists and currently sailing 420s for her high school team. She organized the Maiden Maine through SailMaine Community Sailing Center, a regatta to introduce women and girls to sailing. Together with … Read more
“I wish that everyone could experience sailing at least once, not only for the natural wonder of it, but also for the chance to reflect on the fragility of that balance. It’s paramount that we protect all our bodies of water to share with generations to come.”Having spent many years traveling around the world, Ben … Read more
“The ocean has always been my teacher, classroom, and playground. I want the young people of today and tomorrow to be inspired by the ocean’s natural beauty, just as I was when I was growing up.”Damon is a marine biologist by profession, having been a faculty member at the University of Georgia Marine Institute. He … Read more
“I could swim before I could walk and scuba dive before I could drive. The ocean has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. As sailors it is our responsibility to be leaders to protect our oceans.” D’amy grew up racing laser radials nationally. In high school, D’amy was … Read more
“Preserving the specialness of places like the Salish Sea is incredibly important to me – it belongs to all living things, living now and in the future.” Chris is a lifelong environmentalist and sailor. She owns a J/111 sailboat that she races, mostly double handed, with her husband. She actively sails and explores the Salish Sea … Read more
“I am a lifelong sailor and boater. Living on the water, I have seen the amount of pollution grow on the waterways and marinas and want to do what I can to reduce this scourge.” Bill learned to sail on Corpus Christi Bay at an early age and has enjoyed many years of racing on a … Read more
“I am passionate about ocean conservation because the ocean has always been a place full of inspiration and empowerment, of learning and wonder, of freedom, and of beauty for me.” Emma grew up sailing on Long Island Sound and continued her sailing career at the University of Vermont, where she graduated with a degree in … Read more
“I was brought up before environmentalism was a thing, by my mom who was a huge, motivating conservationist in our community. I never knew anything different. Now it is popular and more compelling than ever.” Mike sails for North Sails One Design, is a racing editor at Sailing World Magazine, and was recently awarded US … Read more
“I have always been an environmentalist. More recently, I was inspired by fellow sailor Dee Caffari in her role as skipper of ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ in the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race. I believe in the power of taking personal responsibility and leading by example before asking others to do the same.”Rob has been … Read more
“If it’s up to us to reverse climate change, it’s up to sailors to contribute by managing the health of our oceans.”Megan started sailing before she could walk, and since then has sailed a few Worlds’ and earned four All American titles while sailing for Brown. She knows healthy oceans are key to mitigating climate … Read more
