Ocean conservation meets gaming! 🌊🎮 Our friends at #BlueRevolutionGames just launched Otter Planet—a fun, educational game for kids & families focused on clean oceans, sustainability, and the communities that rely on them. Download the game today: https://bit.ly/4uubSf8 #OtterPlanet

In our latest #SkippersCorner, we’re introducing you to Captain Robert Gardner! ⛵ A lifelong outdoorsman turned sailing educator and environmental steward, Rob reminds us that love for the ocean can drive real change. Read more about Rob: https://bit.ly/4dpxbc7 #ProtectWhatYouLove

Happy Mother’s Day! 💕💕💕

Happy Mother’s Day! 💜🌷 From sea otters cuddling their pups to manatees guiding their calves and humpback whales journeying with theirs, ocean moms show us the power of care and protection. Let’s honor all moms—human and wild—and protect what they love. 🫶 #MothersDay #ProtectWhatYouLove

🙏 Feeling overwhelmed before you even set sail? You’re not alone. ⛵ So many soon-to-be cruisers feel buried under everything they think they need to know. It’s a lot. But here’s the truth: everyone hits that wall. Read more from @theboatgalley.com: https://bit.ly/3QJBWEN

Happy birthday to this absolute legend. 🫶💙🥳

Happy #FintasticFriday! 🦈 Sharks have patrolled our oceans for 400+ million years, helping keep marine ecosystems balanced—but they’re facing threats from overfishing, bycatch & plastic pollution. Let's help protect them. Healthy oceans need sharks. 💙 #ProtectWhatYouLove

A round of applause for #BarbadosCruisingClub's 2026 #BarbadosSailingWeek for being certified Silver! 👏 #CleanRegattas best practices applied included: reusing signage, awarding upcycled trophies & publicizing their sustainable efforts. Incredible job, Barbados Cruising Club! 🙌

To every educator who has used a KELP lesson plan: thank you. 💙 Your hard work & dedication help bring ocean learning to life for students everywhere. We’re so grateful to be part of your classroom! Here’s to you during #TeacherAppreciationWeek and beyond. 🙌 #KidsEnvironmentalLessonPlans

Founded in Bonnet Shores, RI, #ClubCoastal is anchored in a love for the ocean. 🌊 Combining creating meaningful jewelry with a deep connection to life on the water, Club Coastal is rooted in creativity, community & coastal living. We are so proud to partner with Club Coastal. 💙

In April, there were many ocean wins to celebrate! 💙 From successful breeding seasons to new marine protected areas, there was lots of forward momentum for ocean conservation efforts this month. Read about them all. 👇

Make your event a force for good! 🫶 Take your regatta or community event to the next level with simple, impactful sustainability actions like eliminating single-use plastics, building a Green Team and more. Learn more about our #CleanRegattas program: https://bit.ly/4k6Q6tK #ProtectWhatYouLove

The only thing bigger than their brains is our love for them. 💙

Our oceans cover 70%+ of Earth and are home to incredible biodiversity, but they’re facing growing threats. 🌏🌊 This #EarthMonth, donations are matched through midnight on April 30—double your impact! Give $5+ and receive an exclusive Earth Month sticker: https://bit.ly/4bWbbFe #ProtectWhatYouLove

🚩 Red flag: ignoring ocean pollution ✅ Green flag: becoming a Green Boater Join Sailors for the Sea today to protect the waters we all love! Sign up to get our #GreenBoatingGuide with simple, practical tips for eco-friendly boating. 👉 https://bit.ly/4kvw9Mc #ProtectWhatYouLove

We couldn't agree more. 💙

It's time to turn the tide on plastic pollution. ↪️🌊 Sailors for the Sea and @oceana.bsky.social are teaming up with Environment America for the #InternationalPlasticPelletCount on May 2! Help track plastic pellets and fight plastic pollution. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cRmVIr #SayNoToNurdles

"If you can declare an emergency to just kill sea turtles and manatees and whales in the Gulf, you know no species is safe." Very important read from @pbsnews.org. 👇

Endangered marine mammals are at the highest risk from plastic. 👎 New research shows the species already closest to extinction are also the most exposed to plastic pollution. Even small amounts of ingested plastic can be fatal. Read more from @oceanographicmag.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4eAZWUf

Today is #WorldPenguinDay, but it’s not all black and white. 🌎🐧 #EmperorPenguins are now officially endangered, Without urgent action, we could lose them within our lifetime. Sign our petition to strengthen protections under the #EndangeredSpeciesAct: https://bit.ly/4rovDDN #ProtectWhatYouLove

Across all ways of connecting with the water, stewardship is our top priority. 🌊🤝 At this year's #TallShipsAmericaConference, Program Manager @emzconk.bsky.social#TallShipsAmericaConferencepartnered with Sound Experience to lead a #GreenBoating workshop. Read more from Emily: https://bit.ly/4tBcL5y

Happy #EarthDay! 🌊🌎 Through midnight tonight, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Help protect marine life, reduce plastic pollution, and safeguard the waterways we all love. 💙 Donate $5+ and receive an exclusive #EarthMonth sticker! 👇 https://bit.ly/4bWbbFe #ProtectWhatYouLove

490K+ tons of #Microplastics spill into our oceans every year. 😡 They pollute waterways and harm wildlife before becoming everyday items like bottles and bags. The #PlasticPelletFreeWatersAct can stop this—but it needs support. Urge Congress to act: https://bit.ly/4vFaA2j #ProtectWhatYouLove

WHAT A WIN! 👏💙🙌

From winter ice to spring thaw!🌞 Sailors #SkipperVolunteer Jeff Boyle reflects on Chicago’s annual Yachtapalooza, a beloved kickoff to the Great Lakes boating season + a chance to connect with boaters about protecting these vital waters. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QMBhSI #ProtectWhatYouLove

Corals are incredible! 🤯💙🪸

Spring is here & summer is calling! 🌷☀️ From the marina to the beach, our Boat Tote is ready for every warm-weather adventure—all while supporting ocean conservation. Carry what you need; protect what you love. Shop now: https://bit.ly/4tVBktX #IsItSummeryet #ShopWithPurpose

Be an Ocean Champion this #EarthMonth! 🌎 Pledge to protect our blue planet with Sailors for the Sea. As water-lovers, we all share a responsibility in reducing our impact & preserving the waters we all love. 💙 Take our #OceanChampion pledge. 👇 https://bit.ly/4vre5JP

Let’s put your nautical knowledge to the test! ⛵⚓🤔 Head over to our Facebook & Instagram stories for our latest #PopQuiz—just a few quick questions on boating and sailing to see how much you really know! Take a break, jump in, and see if you’re ready to captain the ship! 🚢

Sailors, good news for the sea: 10% of the world’s ocean is now officially protected. 🌊🙌 That’s major progress—but to reach 30% by 2030, we still need to protect an area the size of the Indian Ocean. Read more from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre: https://bit.ly/3NTNCnr

#DYK your body has a built-in dive reflex? 🤿 Whales can dive for hours thanks to the mammalian dive reflex & you have it too! In this KELP activity—with a bowl of cold water—you'll see (and feel) the reflex in action. More: https://bit.ly/41szqFy #KidsEnvironmentalLessonPlans

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For 22 yrs, #SailorsForTheSea has protected the oceans that move us all. 🌊🫶 • 131K ocean champions • 5K events in 53 countries • 500K kids inspired This #EarthMonth, your gift will go twice as far to protect our oceans + waterways. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4bWbbFe #CheersTo22Years

🌊 What is our #CleanRegattas program? 🤔 Clean Regattas is the world’s leading sustainability certification for on-the-water events, built around five Sustainability Themes and 20 Best Practices. This year, we’ll be highlighting each theme & best practice—stay tuned. 😎

POV: you’re asking the Sailors for the Sea team to protect the ocean… ⛵️ • Steff, Communications Manager • Emily, Program Manager • Shelley, Director #SailorsForTheSea #ProtectWhatYouLove

Happy #NationalGinAndTonicDay! 🍸 Inspired by Rhode Island’s shores, #ISCOSpirits' Seaflow Ocean Gin is crafted with organic regeneratively farmed corn, fresh local oysters + sustainably sourced sea lettuce. 🌊 It's the perfect beverage to get you through these pre-summer days!

🌊 Young sailors are stepping up to protect the oceans! 🙌 The #SVGSailingAssociation has launched Tide Turners – Young Stewards of the Sea, a youth-led initiative to help protect their local Caribbean waters. Read more from Sail-World: https://bit.ly/41bkFGp #ProtectWhatYouLove

We #StandWithScience. 💙

The #HansaClass is the first new member of our #CleanClassInitiative in 2026!⛵ With almost 4,000 boats in 35 countries, the Hansa Class champions “sailing for everyone” through accessible boat design and inclusive sailing opportunities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bK9vP2 #CleanClass

It's #NationalSelfCareDay! At Sailors, we believe caring for our ocean starts with caring for ourselves. Like the tides, we all need moments to slow down, reset + recharge. So, remember to give yourself some grace. Small moments of care can create lasting waves of impact. 💙

Get to know Sailors for the Sea Ambassador Hannah Stodel! ⛵ Inspired by her parents—especially her mum, the original “mumager”—Hannah’s passion for sailing grew into a career dedicated to opportunity, leadership + ocean advocacy. Learn more about Hannah: https://bit.ly/4tedKYT #Ambassador

Today is the first ever #JaneGoodallDay! 💚 On what would've been Dr. Jane Goodall's 92nd birthday, we reflect on her incredible work and commitment to protecting nature. Let's honor Jane's legacy by seeking to understand more, care more, and act to save the environment. 🌍

March was full of wins for our oceans! 💙 Last month, ocean advocates and scientists kept pushing forward for our blue world. Check out some recent good ocean news. 👇

🚨 #BREAKING: The Trump administration just removed protections for threatened and endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico to clear the way for oil and gas drilling. 🚨 Help prevent other species from losing the protections they rely on: https://bit.ly/4sJFpky #ProtectWhatYouLove

Sailors are drawn by tides, shaped by wind & connected to the sea long after we part ways. #OneIslandOneOcean captures this beautifully—from human connections to the next generation of sailors learning resilience in tough sailing environments. Read more: https://bit.ly/4lUPNTW

Asian Qualifiers | Certified Platinum 🏆 We’re proud to highlight the incredible sustainability efforts delivered by the Star Sailors League during the Asian Qualifiers—which included Sustainability Ambassadors! Learn more in our library: https://bit.ly/3NYwpJl #CleanRegattas #CertifiedPlatinum

Spring has sprung and we're ready to make a splash! 🌷🌊 Become a Sailors for the Sea member today and help us protect the waters we all love. And with a gift of $35 or more, you'll receive an exclusive Sailors for the Sea wet swimsuit bag! Give today: https://bit.ly/4rsU0Q7 #ProtectWhatYOuLove

"There is a lot of value and connection that we can draw from the ocean." 💙

Take the 7-Day #TrashNavigatorChallenge 🌊 Starting on Mon, Mar 30, take note of what you throw away—especially plastic. It’s a simple exercise, but it can reveal a lot! Inspired by our ambassador Nike, this challenge is all about awareness first. More: https://bit.ly/4uQ8Cf9 #ProtectWhatYouLove

🫘 Stay cozy wherever the day takes you! 🧢 Our Waffle Knit Beanie is a one-size-fits-all essential. It’s the perfect grab-and-go layer for chilly beach mornings, breezy boat days, or those moments when you just want to get extra cozy. Get yours today: https://bit.ly/4d7q7RW #ShopWithPurpose