Skipper Chloe is featured in this month’s Latitude 38 Magazine! 👏 Through our #CleanRegattas program, Chloe is proving that small changes—like reusable water bottles, digital notice boards—can make a big difference. More from Latitude 38: bit.ly/4nh89yv

Midweek blues? Let Otto the Otter brighten your day! 🦦💙 Adopt our KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) mascot and support healthy seas, protect sea otters, and fight plastic pollution. Make a real impact: bit.ly/3I4INES #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek #SeaOtters

It’s #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek!🦦💙 Sea otters face serious threats, from pollution + climate change to habitat loss. Protecting them means protecting the health of our oceans. This week, we’re celebrating them. Learn more from @oceana.bsky.social: bit.ly/4nkvZcH

Sustainable celebrations start at the awards table. 🏆 Trophies represent more than just winning—they tell the story of your regatta for years to come. Choosing sustainable awards ensures that story reflects your #CleanRegattas commitment. Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK

For 50+ years, the #MarineMammalProtectionAct has protected whales, dolphins, otters + seals. Now, this landmark law is under attack. ⬇️ Congress is threatening to dismantle it—putting marine mammals at risk of extinction. Urge your reps to defend them: bit.ly/3IiPgfq #ProtectWhatYouLove

Why the #NationalOceanService (NOS) matters—and why every sailor should care. 🌊 The NOS keeps our coastlines safe and resilient, protects marine habitats, and keeps us informed with real-time ocean data. Sign our petition to help protect the NOS: bit.ly/3H93rDm

Happy #WorldMantaDay! 💙 Dive in and learn more about these graceful ocean giants: oceana.ly/3VjJKfy #ProtectWhatYouLove

Ready to make your time on the water more sustainable? 🌊 Join our community of #GreenBoaters and get a free digital #GreenBoatingGuide filled with tips and tricks on how to keep our waterways healthy. Sign up today: bit.ly/44rM3m8 #ProtectWhatYouLove

Meet our newest Skipper: Sarah “Say” Craig 🌊 Say is an environmental activist, outrigger canoe racer + founder of the Trash Tramp, dedicated to helping paddlers and communities lighten their footprint on the planet. We’re so excited to welcome Say to the Skipper community! 💙

#KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) activity of the week: Beach Bucket Scavenger Hunt 🪣🐚 Developed by @birchaquarium.bsky.social, this hands-on lesson helps students sort beach finds—living, non-living + manmade—while learning why healthy coasts matter. More: bit.ly/41szqFy

Congrats to the 35th International Vila de Palamós Optimist Trophy 2025, hosted by Club Nàutic Costa Brava—Club Vela Palamós, for achieving Bronze #CleanRegatta Certification!👏 Thank you for your commitment to protecting our blue planet.💙 📸: Alfred Farr #ProtectWhatYouLove

What an incredible weekend at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival! ⛵ Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn about our work. We left feeling even more hopeful about the future of clean, healthy oceans. 💙 #GreenBoating #ProtectWhatYouLove

From solar power in Barbados to land restoration at Walkers Reserve, and carbon-free sailing in Martinique—the Caribbean shows that bold climate solutions aren’t just possible, they’re happening. 🌴 🌍 Read more from Caribbean Compass: bit.ly/4p3oOa7 #ProtectWhatYouLove

Signage that sticks around makes a big difference! 🚮♻️ Posting clear, reusable signs at your #CleanRegatta helps spread your sustainability message, guide participants to water refill stations or waste bins + remind everyone of your event’s goals. More: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK

Heading to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival this weekend? Come say hi!⛵ Join us today at 3 p.m. PDT for "Green Boating with Sailors for the Sea," where Program Manager Emily will dive into simple, effective ways to safeguard our waterways. More: bit.ly/4g6PQte

Tiny plastics, big problem. 🤏 Microplastics are turning up everywhere: in the deepest parts of the ocean, in the fish we eat, and even in the air we breathe. Sign our petition urging global leaders to tackle plastic pollution. ↙️ bit.ly/4mKNCCo #SkipThePlastic

#DYK toothed whales “see” with sound using #Echolocation?🔊 Dolphins and belugas send out clicks that bounce off objects to hunt, navigate, and communicate. Our Seeing with Sound #KELP activity lets kids try echolocation firsthand—with just a slinky! ⬇️ bit.ly/4lyqHZz

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is just around the corner, and we'll be there! 👋 Catch us at this year’s Festival, from September 5 to September 7, as we celebrate wooden boat culture and champion ocean-friendly practices. More: bit.ly/4lAHGug #CleanRegattas

The Summer of #GreenBoating ⛵💚 This summer was about swapping plastics for reusables, celebrating #CleanRegattas everywhere, and showing that small changes make a big impact. Join the movement—become a Green Boater today: bit.ly/4kvw9Mc #TheSummerITurnedPretty

Happy #InternationalWhaleSharkDay! 🐋💙

Platinum for the 3rd year in a row!👏 Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Hong Kong Race Week ad Interschool Sailing Festival proved sailing can be world-class and eco-friendly: they use upcycled awards, reusable dishware, no single-use containers + more! Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK #CleanRegattas

Ready to put your #KELP knowledge to the test? 🤔 Our KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) program is all about helping kids—and ocean lovers of all ages—learn about marine science in a fun, hands-on way. Head to our Facebook + Instagram stories to take the KELP #PopQuiz!

When #Skipper Chloe met Yannick Chancerelle in Moorea, his passion for coral reefs was unforgettable. 🪸 Now she interviews him about his work at CRIOBE—monitoring reef health, tracking bleaching + studying coral resilience. 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/4lKypQc

🐾 It’s #NationalDogDay! 🐾 From salty sea dogs to dockside dreamers, your furry first mate will look paw-sitively adorable in our Sailors bandana. Every purchase helps protect marine life, restore habitats, and keep our oceans healthy. Shop now: bit.ly/3UOeeG6

From safe passages to thriving seas—NOAA’s work keeps sailors and our oceans protected. 🌊⚓ We sail with NOAA, and we’ll speak up to ensure they have the resources to keep protecting our blue planet. Sign our petition to help #ProtectNOAA: bit.ly/47qqNif #NOAA

Back-to-school adventures start here! ✏️📚 Our #KELP activities bring hands-on marine science to life, helping kids discover the wonders of the ocean while learning about important topics like plastic pollution, climate change + overfishing. Learn more: bit.ly/41szqFy

Small changes = big impact 💙 Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles is one of the most effective. These bottles are among the top five items collected at beach cleanups worldwide, but #CleanRegattas are proving there’s another way. More: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK

The ocean covers 70% of our planet and helps regulate climate, but climate change is taking its toll. In this #KELP activity, Sail GP Spain's Nicole van der Velden shows how heat impacts air vs. water, and how it helps drive ocean movement. Watch now: youtu.be/0_JQpXIdT_Q?...

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is the largest wooden boat fest in North America—and it’s also a #CleanRegatta! 👏 Learn more + join us in Sept in Port Townsend, WA, for a weekend of beautifully crafted vessels, workshops, and more. ⬇️ bit.ly/4lAHGug

Fresh finds just landed in our Sailors for the Sea store! 🌊💙 A doggie bandana, boat tote, and reusable silicone bags will help you sail in style and with purpose. Shop now: bit.ly/3FmakzO #ShopWithPurpose #GiftShop

A 27,000-mile, 14-month expedition is underway! 🌍⛵ The #OneOcean crew departed Anacortes, WA, in May on a 48-ft steel sailboat, now navigating the Northwest Passage. We're proud to support this mission to share science + stories of those experiencing climate change firsthand.

Meet Mobula yarae, the newly discovered #AtlanticMantaRay. 💙 After 15+ years of research, Marine Mega Fauna Foundation’s Dr. Andrea Marshall confirmed her hunch of their existence when she spotted one off Mexico. Now we can fight to protect it. More from @oceana.bsky.social‬: bit.ly/4lrg7Dm

Huge congratulations to the Garmin ORC Doublehanded Europeans 2025 in Helsinki for earning Platinum-Level #CleanRegatta certification! 👏 We're so happy to see events leading the way in showing that sport and sustainability can sail together. #ProtectWhatYouLove

The Lake of the Woods Sailing Association's (LOWISA) annual regatta is wrapping up their 59th race today! 👏 And a huge thanks to Volvo Cars Winnipeg (a major event sponsor) for showing off our Sailors for the Sea logo on the display car! 🙌 #CleanRegatta #LOWISA #Volvo

🌟 New gift shop drop: Sailors for the Sea #BoatTote! 🌟 Whether you’re hitting the water or the market, we have you covered. Made from sturdy cotton canvas with long handles, it’s built to carry all your coastal essentials in style. Get yours now: bit.ly/3ITz4Bi

What is salinity?🧂💧 Salinity is the measure of how salty water is—and it changes depending on where you are: oceans average 35ppt, rivers less than 0.5ppt. Estuaries are a mix of both! Learn more in this #KELP activity: bit.ly/41szqFy #KidsEnvironmentalLessonPlan

Sustainability is worth celebrating—so spread the word! 📣💚 Sharing your eco-efforts sets the tone, inspires others, and shows you're serious about protecting our oceans. It's smart for the planet and your event! Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK #CleanRegattas

Ever wonder what it’s like to race at #BlockIslandRaceWeek? ⛵️ We followed Skipper Cortney from provisioning to the starting line to see BIRW through her eyes. Head over to our Facebook + Instagram stories to check our her day and read the full blog 👇 sailorsforthesea.org/blog/skipper...

Dive with a mission—and a purpose! 🤿💙 Ocean advocates Karen and Jean-Marc are leading impactful efforts to restore marine ecosystems, including coral gardening, lionfish removal + enforcement of marine protected areas. Read more from Caribbean Compass: t.co/EFhpcuHKiT

Every day’s a good day to protect the ocean—but today, we’ll drink to it too. 🌊🍻 We’re toasting clean seas with beer koozies made from recycled wetsuits. Small swaps, big impact. #InternationalBeerDay #BeerDay #Upcycled

A healthy ocean fuels more than marine life—it powers economies, too. 🌊🏙️ From fisheries to tourism, ocean health means jobs, food, and strong coastal communities. Let’s keep it wild and thriving.💙 Read more from @oceanaeurope.bsky.social: bit.ly/46x4Wp0 #ProtectWhatYouLove

What is #DeepSeaMining—and why should we care? 🌊🤔 In this hands-on activity, kids explore the deep ocean, uncover the impacts of deep-sea mining + learn how they can help advocate for our oceans. Learn more: bit.ly/41szqFy #KidsEnvironmentalLessonPlan #KELP

Racing with a purpose. 💚 Congrats to Antigua Sailing Week, their #GreenTeam and entire crew, for earning Silver Certification! A powerful example of how regattas can be leaders of sustainability. 👏 #CleanRegatta #SailResponsibly #SustainableSailing

Today is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem! 🌴 Mangroves protect coasts, store carbon + support millions—but they’re disappearing fast. Let’s protect these coastal powerhouses before it's too late. More from @oceana.bsky.social: bit.ly/4lLHFVe

Plastic doesn’t belong in our national parks. 🚫🏞️ A policy to reduce plastic in parks was just reversed, and we need Congress to act. Urge your representatives to support the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act. Sign the petition: bit.ly/411drVK #PlasticFreeJuly

Wind in your hair, salt on your skin, and nothing but blue horizons ahead. ⛵💙   We believe sailing isn’t just a sport—it’s a way to connect with the ocean we’re working so hard to protect.   Join our crew of ocean advocates: bit.ly/4kvw9Mc   #ProtectWhatYouLove

Happy #WorldWhaleAndDolphinDay! As sailors, we’re fortunate to share the sea with whales and dolphins—and to witness firsthand the challenges they face. Let’s protect their home by sailing smarter, reducing plastic use, and speaking up for strong marine protections. 🐋🐬

We’re making waves—but the ocean still needs you. 🌊 With your help, we’ve empowered youth, cleaned coastlines, and supported sustainable boating. But there’s more to do. Donate $35+ and get our plastic-free picnic kit! Give today: bit.ly/3GLPI57 #PlasticFreeJuly

🌊 It’s #CoralReefAwarenessWeek! 🪸 Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they support 25% of marine life—and protect coasts, feed communities & fuel economies. Hear from Sailors for the Sea Skipper D'amy on why coral reefs need us now: bit.ly/4kIGrbW

🌊 Big shoutout to the International 29er Class Association for charting a sustainable course! ⛵ From ditching single-use plastics to reducing travel emissions + hosting #CleanRegattas, they’re proving that high-performance sailing and ocean conservation go hand-in-hand. Learn more: bit.ly/4luUBhQ