We Care

Entrepreneur Jasper Smith has introduced an ownership model for Arksen vessels that encourages leisure, exploration, innovation and conservation.

WSL Studios’ Transformed is a multi-part documentary series that showcases how surfing can change lives and cultures all over the globe. Hosted by 1977 World Champion Shaun Tomson, it highlights one inspiring story each episode.

2 December 2019 –
This week on the Weekend Wrap up we follow the Clipper round the world race 4, The ARC transatlantic, Luderitz Speed challenge, The Sydney Bird Island regatta, Brest Atlantiques fight for 2nd place and other climate news and sport.

Miao Wang’s ‘Better Blue Foundation’ is taking marine conservation by storm. Focusing on four major pillars to help educate the public & protect marine species and habitats.

Efforts to increase understanding of ocean health by The Ocean Race campaign, Turn the Tide on Plastic recognised by prestigious Ocean Tribute Awards.

During the last Volvo Ocean race, completed in June 2018, the seven competing teams collected new scientific data during the nine-month fully-crewed, round the world yacht race.
This helped increase scientific understanding of the impacts that plastic pollution and other human activity are having on ocean health.

Marine biologist Sam Hale shares her experience coral farming on the island of Mauritius, and what it means for the future of our oceans.

Big wave surfer Frank Solomon, a Big wave surfer and marine activist from Cape Town, takes to the streets of Johannesburg to live a day in the life of South Africa’s Street Surfers.This short film follows waste pickers that scour the streets for recyclables that would otherwise end up in our oceans. They are the overlooked heroes of recycling, contributing up to 90% of the country’s recycling efforts.

21 October 2019 – This week on the Weekend Wrap-up: Cape Town International Boat Show, The Round Robben Island Pursuit Race, MEO Rip Curl Pro and the Rolex Middle Sea Race start.

A dhow sailboat made entirely from plastic waste sailed 500km down the East African coast to create awareness of the longterm consequences of single-use plastic. The project made so many headlines that UN Environment decided to back the Lamu-Zanzibar expedition through its Clean Seas initiative.

Debbie Hathway returns from the 12th CIEL Ferney Trail in Mauritius fired up to be more active next year. And after the 2018 CIEL Ferney Trail, she was determined to enter this year. Extra motivation was the organisers’ introduction of a fun 8km option for those who simply wanted to enjoy a little exercise around one of the most magnificent natural attractions on the southeast coast of Mauritius. The annual event is held in September in the Ferney Valley, a privately owned domain where 200ha is dedicated to the protection and rejuvenation of endangered flora and fauna in some of the last remaining endemic forest on the island. The proceeds are split between La Vallée de Ferney Conservation Trust and Inclusion Mauritius, a group of 12 NGOs working for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.