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Preliminary results of 2024 indicate an average particle count of 7226 particles per square kilometer, with a maximum of 24199 particles per square kilometer recorded. Notably, the highest sample revealed an alarming 58 particles within just 30 minutes of trawling. The highest concentrations were spread out over different parts of the North Sea, underscoring the […]

While sailing isn’t immune to environmental impacts, we’re setting a course for eco-conscious practices on board. In this exploration, we dive into the reasons why sailing and sustainability are intricately intertwined. From harnessing the wind’s renewable energy to cultivating a deep respect for our oceans, join us as we unveil the myriad ways in which […]

The Ocean Movement Foundation We are on a mission to stop plastic pollution from ending up in our ocean. With the Manta trawl, we are gathering data on microplastic pollution in the waters that we sail in. Together with the trainees we learned about the plastic pollution problem by doing research, lectures and workshops. By […]

A report from the plastic research on board   In July 2021, The Ocean Movement foundation (TOM; formerly known as By the Ocean We Unite) realized an in-depth program on board of the Tall Ship Thalassa during the Erasmus+ co-funded Windseeker project ‘Bon Voyage, Plastic!”. The project focused on plastic pollution and motivating the participants […]

A lot of Windseekers mention the fear of seasickness as one of their biggest pre-journey anxieties. Most of us have been there, and lived to tell the tale. Today we come to you with a handful of advice on how to prevent seasickness when possible, and mitigate its symptoms otherwise.   WHAT IS SEASICKNESS? Seasickness […]

Besides providing us with super awesome, smart, science people to ensure the high quality of the sustainability side of our Exchange programs, By the Ocean we Unite also organize their own things. Like ‘citizen science’ day trips, during which folks from all over the country can join a traditional dutch ‘flat bottom’ sailing ship to […]

New dates for the Tall Ships Races 2020 – postponed to 2021   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Tall Ships Races 2020 have been postponed by the organiser – Sail Training International. Instead of 2020, the Races will take place in August and September 2021 under a new name: The Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano […]

In 2019 Windseeker teamed up with By the Ocean we Unite (now: The Ocean Movement) for the first time. In the summer 148 Windseekers took part in the first Sustainable Sailing journeys (now: Clean Circle Navigators) on four Tall Ships. The young trainees have joined the Morgenster in Norway, Vega Gamleby in Sweden, Gulden Leeuw […]