In the second part of our conversation with Sailors for the Sea Ambassador Afrodite Zegers-De Kleine, we go beyond the racecourse to explore the people, passions, and purpose that shape her life. From coaching the next generation of sailors…
As the countdown to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games continues, we’re catching up with Sailors for the Sea Ambassador Lara Dallman-Weiss in our Behind the Sail: Road to LA28 series. A two-time Olympian, Lara is embarking on her third Olym…
We are so glad to welcome our first UK-based Skipper, Alice Lucy! Alice is the Environmental Programme Officer at the RYA, where she leads The Green Blue programme. Alice is a competitive Team and Match Racer, and she is now beginning to co…
“Sailors see the benefit of doing our part to keep our waters and beaches clean. We rely on them heavily for our sport, so it only makes sense to be good stewards of those resources we rely on.” Ben Wells, Formula Wave Clean Class Liaison T…
Afrodite Zegers-De Kleine is a Greek-Dutch Olympic sailor who began sailing in Athens, Greece at age nine and has competed in multiple Olympic Games and World Cups. Read on to learn more about how she went from working in financial crime co…
June 10, 2026 | By: Emily Conklin Our newest Skipper volunteer, based in Chicago, knows we rely on the Great Lakes for much more than just beautiful days of sailing. Jeff Boyle, originally from Massachusetts and now a resident of Chicago, I…
May 14, 2026 | By: Emily Conklin One of the many joys of sailing is being able to see marine wildlife while on the water and enjoy nature. Our playground is home to a wealth of wildlife and, whether we are racing or cruising, we need to kee…
April 17, 2026 | By: Emily Conklin Guest post from Skipper Volunteer Jeff Boyle, based in Chicago, IL Here in the Midwest, our sailing season takes a six month pause every year. Ice capped harbors and frosty winds whipping down from the nor…
April 8, 2026 | By: Emily Conklin Captain Robert Gardner has always been an environmental advocate, from growing up outdoors to leading wilderness expeditions to founding Charisma Sailing, his sailing school in South Florida. Charisma Saili…
April 1, 2026 | By: Emily Conklin We are thrilled to welcome our first new member of our Clean Class Initiative in 2026, the Hansa Class. The Hansa Class champions the idea of “sailing for everyone” and is the first member of our initiative…
January 21, 2026 | By: Emily Conklin From local youth events to international offshore races, 2025 was a banner year for Clean Regattas around the globe. We are proud of our organizers and the wide array of events they represent. Whether yo…
December 15, 2025 | By: Steff Ruf Celebrate the holiday season with these five festive ocean animals! Whether you’re looking for decorating ideas or thinking about your favorite holiday treats, these ocean animals are sure to inspire you. D…