Posted by Jessica Muffett on June 23, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Who is your Hero?
In 2014, the Polynesian Voyaging Society and the 62’ double-hulled voyaging canoe, Hōkūle‘a, embarked on a voyage around the world. Led by Nainoa Thompson, Master Navigator, the 47,000 mile, 36 month voyage will visit 24 countries…
Posted by Jessica Muffett on June 22, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Who is Your Hero
Andrew Cilla, owner of Luke Brown Yachts, an International Yacht Brokerage and Charter Broker with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale Florida, is a community leader of the yachting industry, using his boating connections and resources to share…
Who is Your Hero?
The Surfrider Foundation, run by current CEO
, is an international non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers…
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Throughout his career Peter Neill has contributed to organizations devoted to marine affairs, education, and culture. He has written numerous articles and books on maritime history and art. Peter is Founder and Director of the World…
Posted by Jessica Muffett on April 18, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Who is Your Hero
Sheri Tonn was one of the founders of Citizens for a Healthy Bay (CHB) in 1990, now working for over 24 years to clean up, restore and protect the waters of Commencement Bay and South Puget…
Posted by Jessica Muffett on February 12, 2014 · Leave a Comment
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Sailors for the Sea, which “educates and engages the boating community in the worldwide protection of the oceans,” was the outcome of David Rockefeller’s work on the Pew Oceans Commission, which identified profound and alarming…
Posted by Jessica Muffett on October 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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In 2012, Matt Rutherford became the first person to solo circumnavigate North and South America. He completed the non-stop 27,000 mile journey in 10 months in a tiny, old sailboat.
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Matt has embarked on a…
Posted by Jessica Muffett on October 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Jill Savery, Head of Sustainability, America’s Cup Event Authority, recently succeeded at making the 34th America’s Cup a sustainable event, setting the standard for all future America’s Cup events and other marine-related events worldwide. Jill is…
Posted by Jessica Muffett on October 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Joel Aberbach has been a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 40 years, and his official title is Coast Guard Auxiliary District Seven Assistant District Staff Officer, Sea Partners and America’s Waterway Watch. Participating…
Posted by Jessica Muffett on October 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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This year Jeanne Socrates completed a singlehanded, nonstop circumnavigation at age 70. This was after another two previous circumnavigations met unfortunate ends. Her first ended in a beaching and loss of her boat and during the…