Sailors for the (Salish) Sea: Experiences Running Clean & Green Regattas

Tips and Ideas to Help Your Club Run Cleaner Regattas As sailors, we are naturally stewards of the seas. The ocean is our playground, training facility and race course, and the basis of all life on earth. It provides…

Totem Bears Witness: An Environmental Photo Essay from Around the World

Immersing our family in the realities of the natural world is a meaningful part of our cruising dream When we set off from the Pacific Northwest aboard Totem over a decade ago, we anticipated the rewards of living with a…

Turning the Tide on Plastics

The topic of plastic pollution is not a new one. We all know it’s a massive problem and social media abounds with articles and photos of beaches and sea creatures damaged by plastic waste. It’s overwhelming. Despite having…


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