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
🎧 Our Program Manager Emily recently sat down with the American Sailor Podcast from #USSailing to talk about sustainability in sailing.🎙️
Emily talks about #CleanRegattas, our #SkipperVolunteers & the growing environmental mindset of youth sailors.
Watch/listen: https://bit.ly/4b1QMhx
From youth regattas to major international races, 2025 was a banner year for #CleanRegattas worldwide. ⛵️
Events across the globe proved that sustainability works at every scale. Explore certified events + our newly updated Sustainability Report Library: https://bit.ly/3NWKdDV
Genesee Yacht Club's (GYC) 2025 Scotch Bonnet Light Race and Women’s Invitational Regatta are officially certified gold! 🌊🏅
These Regattas featured: Practical awards, reusable signage + reusable glassware
Congrats to GYC for leading the way in sustainable sailing!
#CleanRegattas
⛵️ Sailors for the Sea at the 2025 @worldsailing Conference! 🌍
We had an inspiring time last month in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, connecting with clubs and event organizers who are championing #Sustainability in sailing.
Read more: https://bit.ly/48d7APT
#CleanRegattas
🗑️ Smart Waste Sorting = Cleaner Oceans 🌊
Clear signs and well-placed bins keep waste out of our seas. Landfill, recycling, and compost options, simple visuals, and volunteer support are tactics that help prevent pollution!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas #GreenBoating
Every drop counts.💧
Boaters play a key role in keeping our waterways clean. Everyday products—like sunscreen, soap, and fuel—can release harmful chemicals that pollute the water and threaten marine life.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas #GreenBoating
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
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
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
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
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
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
🌊 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
#DYK your diet impacts ocean health? 🌊🌱
Livestock farming is responsible for up to 18% of greenhouse gas emissions and the ocean absorbs ~25% of those emissions.
You can cut your individual carbon by eating less meat!
Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas
🎇Let’s celebrate independence from single-use plastic!🎆
This Fourth of July, celebrate by protecting the ocean. If you're hosting a regatta or summer event, rethink your food service game!
Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas #PlasticFreeJuly
Big kudos to Yacht Club Costa Smeralda for earning Platinum Level #CleanRegattas certification at multiple events—two years running! 👏
From reusable dishware to robotic marks and real-time sustainability oversight, they’re raising the bar for eco-conscious sailing. ⛵
This week's #CleanRegattas Best Practice: reduce day-of event emissions to make your regatta or event more climate-positive. 🚤💚
Transportation is a big emissions source—but throttling down just 10% can cut fuel use by 20%! 🤯
Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
Don’t be trashy—help keep our beaches classy! 🚯🏖️
This week's #CleanRegattas Best Practice is to host a beach/marina/boat yard clean-up. Clean-ups have an immediate, visible impact + help raise awareness about the dangers of marine debris!
Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas in Action: Sandra’s #EarthMonth Sustainability Story 🌎
In November of 2024, Sandra helped lead the charge at the Brazil's CBVela Women’s Sailing Trophy—a regatta by women, for women.
Read more from Sandra: bit.ly/42s4rJk
This week's #CleanRegattas #EarthMonth Sustainability Story comes from Denny, the Manager of Health, Safety, and Sustainability at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC).
At RHKYC, community engagement is at the core of every Clean Regatta.
📸: Panda Man/Takumi
Read more from Denny: bit.ly/42s4rJk
Producing paper = cutting down trees = deforestation. 📝🚫
Go paperless when planning your next event or regatta! It's an easy way to reduce your environmental footprint.
Less paper = fewer trees cut and less water wasted.
Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas
#DYK the biggest source of carbon emissions at events and regattas is the travel to and from? 🚗✈️
Help reduce the impact by encouraging biking and providing bike racks, promoting carpooling + more.
Learn more on how to make your next event eco-friendly:
bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas
Sailors & Foodies, Let’s Talk Local Eats! 🌊🍽️
The backbone of any great occasion? The food! Support #LocalFarmers and #Fisherfolk by serving responsibly sourced, local food (less than 100 miles/160 km away) at your next event.
Learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
#CleanRegattas
This week's #CleanRegattas Best Practice: protecting wildlife and their habitats!
Enjoying nature on the water comes with responsibility—protect marine life, prevent the spread of invasive species, and avoid damaging sensitive habitats.
More: cleanregattas.sailorsforthesea.org
#ProtectOurWaters
Welcome to our new #CleanRegattas series with tips + tricks on how to make your event or season as sustainable as possible!♻️
This week: organizing a #GreenTeam —a group of volunteers dedicated to implementing + promoting sustainability.
Learn more in our 2025 Clean Regattas Toolkit: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
Our updated 2025 #CleanRegattas Toolkit is here!⛵
Whether you’re already out on the water or planning for the upcoming season, now is the perfect time to check out the toolkit + make sure you're ready to run your events as Clean Regattas.
📸: courtesy of IODA
Register + learn more: bit.ly/4k6Q6tK
