What’s hiding in your waterway? 🧐 Get ready to dive into discovery! In this hands-on KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plan) activity, students build a DIY plankton net and discover the tiny drifters

We hope you-and every sea turtle-had a turtley awesome World Sea Turtle Day this past Monday! ?? As sailors and boaters, we share the ocean with some of its oldest and most extraordinary species: sea turtles. For over 100 million years, they've navigated the same waters we now sail. Today, we honor them. As stewards of the sea, let's protect those who call it home. How we can help: - Dim lights near nesting beaches - Avoid anchoring near turtle grass beds - Support turtle conservation efforts Let's shell-ebrate sea turtles by being a part of the solution! ? #SeaTurtles #SeaTurtleConservation

Come aboard for a look at last month's Thistle Midwinters East in Ft. Walton Beach, FL! ??? With Sailors for the Sea Ambassador and 2x Olympian @ldallman on board, the crew came together for their very first regatta-and they kicked things off right by focusing on what matters most: reducing their impact and protecting the waters they love to race on. #BreezeOnGameOn #CleanRegatta #ThistleClass #ProtectOurPlayground

Sailors for the Sea Skipper volunteer, Emma Janson, shares three eco-smart tips to prepare and provision for an offshore sailing competition. The key is to think about what you are bringing onboard (avoiding lots of single-use plastic) and knowing the waste infrastructure of the location of your destination. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Oil spills can happen in any place where oil is being drilled, transported, or used. Small spills can occur when fueling a vessel, for example, while large spills can occur when pipelines break, or drilling operations go array. Oil spill cleanup activities can never remove all the oil spilled from the marine environment, and some methods may cause additional harm. In this activity, children will simulate an oil spill and use different methods and materials to try to clean up the pollution. Download Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana's Oil Spill Cleanup kid's activity: https://sailorsforthesea.org/kelp

The Annapolis Sailboat Show joined the Clean Regattas program for the first time this year. Mary Ewenson, President of the Annapolis Boat Shows, shares sustainability successes and challenges, and a look toward the future. To learn more about Sailors for the Sea's Clean Regattas program, visit: www.cleanregattas.sailorsforthesea.org

Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana unites sailors and boaters to take a stand for our oceans and waterways. We have built a community of ocean advocates, helped thousands of sailing and boating events become sustainable and empowered youth through our hands-on ocean activities, all of which is leading to real, positive changes for marine life and habitats around the world. Join us today: https://sailorsforthesea.org/join/ LET'S STAY CONNECTED: INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/sailorsforthesea/ TWITTER » https://www.twitter.com/sailorsforsea/ FACEBOOK » https://www.facebook.com/sailorsforthesea/ Narrated by David Rockefeller, Jr., Co-founder of Sailors for the Sea and Oceana Board Member

Seagrass meadows are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, however, boating can have a devastating impact on these sensitive habitats if boaters don't take the proper precautions while navigating in shallow waters. Learn four simple tips to prevent prop scarring (also known as seagrass scarring). For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

If your tank water is unfit to drink, it can be challenging to decide the best way to store water aboard your boat for long distance racing or cruising. Learn three tips on how to stay hydrated at sea while also reducing single-use plastics aboard. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Around the country, leaders in the sailing community share their passion for our oceans to celebrate #WorldOceansDay and #NationalOceansMonth. Join us TODAY: https://sailorsforthesea.org/joinus

Whether you are a competitive sailor or boat recreationally, you will use a lot of different types of clothing and gear while boating. Do you know what to do with the gear or clothing if you've outgrown items or they have reached the end of their life? Find out! For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Have you ever wondered if it's okay to toss your food scraps overboard? Learn the best way to manage food waste while boating to reduce your impact on the environment. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Anchors and anchor chains can cause significant damage to coral reef ecosystems. Learn why it's important to protect coral reefs and tips on how to properly anchor to prevent disturbance to these sensitive marine habitats. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Before you go sailing, boating or swimming, you may be wondering what type of sunscreen to buy to protect your skin from the sun's powerful rays. Did you know that some SPF products are harmful to the environment, particularly coral reef ecosystems? Learn how to identify eco-friendly sunscreen products. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Invasive species are plants and animals that invade an ecosystem where they don't belong. If the invasive species has no natural predators in its new environment, its population can grow unchecked. Once they're established, an invasive species is almost impossible to eradicate. As boaters, we can do our part to help stop the spread of non-native plants and animals. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Cleaning products are necessary for dissolving and removing dirt, grime and germs. However, some products can be harmful to the marine environment. Learn the facts about cleaners and tips on how to wash your boat in an eco-friendly way. To download our Green Boating Guide, visit https://sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

While dropping your anchor, you may inadvertently damage sensitive marine habitats, like seagrass beds. Learn how to protect these important ecosystems with three simple Green Boating tips. To download our free Green Boating Guide with more eco-friendly tips, visit: https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Are you looking for a cost-effective way to clean your boat with the environment in mind? You can clean most of your boat and boat accessories with five simple ingredients from your kitchen cabinets or boat galley. To download the DIY cleaning product recipes, visit https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

Are you planning a cruise or an extended trip aboard your boat? It can be challenge to provision your boat with limited space and resources. Learn five ways to travel on your boat with the environment in mind. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips

The bilge is the lowest internal part of your boat's hull, where water collects, along with leaked fuel or oil. Learn how you can prevent fuel or oil from sneaking into our oceans by securing an oil-absorbent pad or boom in the deepest part of your bilge. Even a tiny spill is toxic to our waterways, harming both animals and plants. For more eco-smart boating tips, download our free Green Boating Guide at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/GreenTips