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“To me sustainability is leading a lifestyle in which we leave this planet in a better place than when we arrived.”     The OceaN Race Experience: 2014-15 Dongfeng Race Team 2017-18 Dongfeng Race Team WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE OCEAN? Sailing, kiting, paddling, surfing – basically any way possible because … Continue reading Jack Bouttell

“As a family, we are aware of the impact of single-use plastic and we try to avoid any kind of it in our everyday life.”     THE OCEAN RACE EXPERIENCE: 2017-2018 with Turn the Tide on Plastic WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE OCEAN? I love to be offshore, the challenge … Continue reading Francesca Clapcich

“Taking time out of my day to know more about the products I’m buying and how they are disposed of has led to a much better understanding of my impact and how I can reduce it.”     THE OCEAN RACE EXPERIENCE: This will be my First Ocean Race, but my sailing highlight so far … Continue reading Connor Banks

“Sustainability to me, means being creative and getting inspiration from nature on how we should live our lives.”     The OceaN Race Experience: 2017-18 Team Akzonobel WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE OCEAN? A walk along the beach in Brittany at sundown. IF YOU WERE A MARINE ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU … Continue reading Emily Caroe

“To me, sustainability is about making small changes in our daily lives to guarantee the future of our planet.”     WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE OCEAN? Through sport, but which type depends on the weather — if it’s windy: sailing, if it’s not: stand-up paddleboarding, if there’s swell: surfing!   … Continue reading Meredith Carroll

“To me, sustainability is about making small changes in our daily lives to guarantee the future of our planet.”     THE OCEAN RACE EXPERIENCE: 2017-18 – Team Brunel   WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE OCEAN? Sailing and Windsurfing   IF YOU WERE A MARINE ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE? Southern … Continue reading Fin Clark

“I proactively call-out single-use plastic bottle users in sailing. Nothing like some good public-shaming! Our local yacht clubs just ditched straws and installed two water stations and are debating how to make events free of single-use plastics.”     THE OCEAN RACE EXPERIENCE: 2014-15 Team Alvimedica 2017-18 Vestas 11th Hour Racing   WHAT IS YOUR … Continue reading Bill Erkelens

“To me sustainability is about questioning our choices to see if there’s a more environmentally-friendly way forward in our actions.”     THE OCEAN RACE EXPERIENCE: 2014-15 Team Vestas Wind 2017-18 Vestas Wind 11th Hour Racing   WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE OCEAN? Sailing and kitesurfing.   IF YOU WERE A … Continue reading Aimee Famularo

“I have become much more conscious of what I’m consuming and try to think about the consequences of my actions. Being mindful of what happens after I throw something away has led me to make better choices. Choosing quality over convenience, has hopefully helped to reduce my impact on the planet, which will in turn … Continue reading Simon Fisher

“Leadership requires first and foremost that you ‘turn up’ and be present. To push for change and inspire others you have to go out and do things, spread the message and collaborate.” Damian Foxall is a record-breaking former professional sailor who has raced around the world seven times and sailed over 400,000 miles. Ocean athlete, … Continue reading Damian Foxall