Three cheers for #SVGSailingWeek on earning #CleanRegatta Gold Certification! 👏 👏 👏 SVG Sailing Week & Our Tourism SVG hosted a beach clean-up during leatherback turtle nesting season, had water refill stations and used reusable signage. Excellent work, SVG Sailing Week! 🙌 #ProtectWhatYouLove

Big news! We're delighted to welcome Alice Lucy as our first UK-based #SkipperVolunteer! 🎉 Alice is the Environmental Programme Officer at the #RoyalYachtingAssociation and is committed to reducing sailing's environmental impact. Read more about Alice: https://bit.ly/3RElhDi #ProtectWhatYouLove

After weeks at sea, nothing compares to dropping the dock lines and being welcomed by fellow sailors. ⛵ When #OneIslandOneOcean reached Hilo, Hawaii, the crew was met with kindness, community, and a deep respect for the ocean. Read more from the crew: https://bit.ly/4gHp3pG

Sometimes the most powerful lessons are the ones you can see. 📚 👀 In this #KELP activity created by the #NewEnglandAquarium, kids learn how the actions of different people throughout history have contributed to water pollution. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41szqFy #KidsEnvironmentalLessonPlans

This #PlasticFreeJuly, speak up for marine life. 🗣️ 🦭 Every year, ~33 billion lbs of plastic enter our oceans, where marine animals can mistake it for food or become entangled in it. Take action today and help keep our oceans full of life—not plastic: https://bit.ly/4qYPR6Q #ProtectWhatYouLove

Our passion for the water comes with a responsibility to protect it. Become a #GreenBoater & get our free #GreenBoatingGuide with practical tips to protect our waterways every time you head out on the water. Plus, give $50+ and receive our new burgee! 🚩 https://bit.ly/4kvw9Mc #ProtectWhatYouLove

Happy #SharkAwarenessDay! 🦈 In honor of these iconic predators, we're celebrating with a couple of our favorite shark facts. Were you aware that there are 520+ species of sharks & that some can tolerate freshwater and travel up rivers? 🤯 More from @oceana.bsky.social https://oceana.ly/44tieAJ

Collaboration makes all the difference. 🤝 From local volunteers and community partners to a dedicated Skipper and Clean Class, the 2025 #USSailing Championships showed that working together makes sustainability achievable. Read more: https://bit.ly/44k6YXj #Skipper #CleanClass #CleanRegattas

#DYK that plastic beverage bottles are among the most common items found during beach cleanups worldwide? 😮 This #PlasticFreeJuly, bring a reusable water bottle and refill instead of reaching for single-use plastics. Every refill counts! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k6Q6tK #CleanRegattas

Ditch the single-use plastic and pack your snacks, sandwiches, or galley goodies in style. 👝 💚 Each order contains two reusable silicone bags and each bag holds up to four cups! Join us this #PlasticFreeJuly and make the switch to reusables Get yours: https://bit.ly/3TejlSf #ShopWithPurpose

It's #NationalLoveYourSkinDay! A day on the water is always better when you're protected from the sun. Before heading out, remember to apply (and reapply) broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear UPF clothes & don't forget your hat and sunglasses. Healthy sailors start with healthy skin! ⛵ 🫶

Dive in with us to learn more about #SailorsForTheSea Ambassador Afrodite Zegers-De Kleine! ⛵ In Part 1 of our Q&A, Afrodite shares her journey from growing up sailing in Greece to becoming Sustainability Manager for the #StarSailorsLeague! Read more: https://bit.ly/4vD2lnm #Ambassador

🔬 Ocean science live from the Pacific! 🛟 MicroSWIFT buoy 170 is now collecting real-time ocean data, measuring wave height, sea surface temperature, drift and more to help scientists better understand our oceans. Follow along with its journey: https://swiftdashboard.apl.uw.edu/ #OneIslandOneOcean

June was a month filled with action for our oceans! 💙 From wildlife being recognized as climate allies to incredible deep-sea discoveries, you won't want to miss these positive stories. 👇

Stars, stripes, and sea lights! 🎆 Meet the #CombJelly, the ocean's own fireworks display. As it swims, rows of tiny, comb-like plates refract light to create a shimmering rainbow effect. Let's celebrate by helping keep our waters clean. 💙 #Jellies #FourthOfJuly #4thOfJuly

Good luck to our amazing Skipper volunteer, Chloe, as she competes at the 2026 International 29er Class World Championship in Kiel, Germany! Wishing you fair winds, fast racing, and an unforgettable week on the Baltic. We're all cheering you on! 💙 #29erWorlds #Skipper

The #WorldCup is on, but single-use plastic doesn't have to be part of the game. ⚽ Join us in telling the #CocaColaCompany and FIFA to allow reusable bottles & kick single-use plastic out of stadiums for good. Sign the petition today: https://bit.ly/48I5ngY #PlasticFreeJuly

The ocean gives us everything—and today, you can give back. 💙 Thanks to a generous donor, gifts made today until midnight, will be TRIPLED, creating 3X the impact for healthier oceans & waterways! Give $50+ to receive our limited-edition jelly UV shirt: https://bit.ly/4ek4InF #OceanActionMonth

Turn the beach into a canvas for creativity! 🏖️ 🎨 In our Beach Sculpture activity, kids create sculptures from shells, stones, driftwood, and marine debris while exploring beach ecology, teamwork & our connection to the ocean. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41szqFy #KELP #KidsEnvironmentalLessonPlans

Please welcome our new #SkipperVolunteer, Jeff! ⛵ A lifelong sailor, Jeff first developed a love for the water while sailing in New England. Now based in Chicago, he supports Great Lakes conservation including through Columbia Yacht Club's Conservation Committee. Welcome aboard, Jeff!

We can't go with the flow when it comes to ocean health. ❤️‍🩹 Climate change, ocean pollution, and habitat destruction are putting our oceans at risk. Become a #GreenBoater and receive our digital #GreenBoatingGuide packed with eco-friendly boating tips: https://bit.ly/4kvw9Mc #ProtectWhatYouLove

Congrats to the team at #MarinaKaštela for earning #CleanRegatta Gold Certification!v🏅 EurILCA Sustainability Programme's 2026 EurILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy was an event where sustainability was woven throughout. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eR6rly

Some people dream of sailing around the world—Behan Gifford did it. ⛵🌏 Setting sail aboard with her family in '08, @behan-totem.bsky.social has spent her time exploring the globe, completing a circumnavigation in 2018. We're so proud to introduce Behan as a Sailors for the Sea Ambassador!

Waste management is key to a cleaner event. 🤓🗑️ Pro Tip: Providing clearly labeled recycling, compost, and landfill bins helps attendees sort waste correctly and reduces contamination! Learn more about our #CleanRegatta best practices: https://bit.ly/4k6Q6tK #ProtectWhatYouLove

Today is the #SummerSolstice in the northern hemisphere! ☀️😎 Celebrate with our Summer 2026: Sailors' Edition Playlist, packed with feel-good tunes for beach days, boat days, and everything in between. Start listening below and tell us what bops we should add! 🎵 https://bit.ly/3QLfCuD

The colors of the coast have inspired something truly special! 🐑 🌊 We're proud to partner with #SwansIslandCompany on the Horizon Limited Edition Throw—a handwoven piece inspired by the changing colors where ocean meets sky. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vcZVeH #SupportLocal

We're excited to partner with #PatagoniaNewport for a neighborhood cleanup! 🤝💙🧤 Join us on Wednesday, June 24, at Patagonia Newport at 3 p.m. to pick up supplies and learn how you can help protect our oceans locally and around the world. We can't wait to sea you there! #ProtectWhatYouLove

🌊 Water you waiting for? Help protect our oceans today! 🫵 Join us in taking action against threats facing marine life and the waters they call home. Donate $50+ and receive our long-sleeved UV shirt featuring a custom sea nettle design. 🪼 Give today: https://bit.ly/4ek4InF #OceanActionMonth

As #SeaTurtleWeek wraps up, we're celebrating one resilient sea turtle who survived one of the most severe injuries ever treated by the #FloridaAquarium's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center. 🐢 Read more about this inspiring #SeaTurtle from MSN News: https://bit.ly/3S57GEW

⛵ The countdown to the 2026 #NewportBermudaRace is on! 🌴 On Friday, June 19, we'll celebrate the world's oldest regularly scheduled ocean race's 54th edition! The starting line is at Fort Adams State Park and we can't wait to see you there. Come stop by and say hi! 👋 #BermudaRaceFoundation