Ask Lauren: How Do I Know Which Sunscreen is Ocean-Friendly?
Sunscreen is a sailing essential any time of year, but the upcoming summer rays mean it’s time to break out the good stuff. There’s nothing like r…
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Your Boat’s Spring Cleaning
The wait is almost over…it’s just about time to pull off those winter boat covers and set sail into the warmer season! Whether you’re just getti…
Could Algae Save the World?
Traditionally the boating community associates algae with one word: nuisance. It covers hulls, jams propellers, slimes up fishing poles, and can even make the water…
Ask Lauren: What Do I Do If I See an Animal Tangled in Plastic?
It is always exciting to encounter marine animals in their natural habitat- the vast diversity of creatures in the ocean both pull at our heartstrings…
Ask Lauren: What is “Plastic Soup”?
ASA has brought on marine conservationist Lauren Coiro to help with advocacy and education when it comes to how sailors interact with the environment that…