2023 Recycle Regatta

The 4th Annual Recycle Regatta concluded on March 31.

The Recycle Regatta encourages unique, experiential learning opportunities for students in grades K-12. In its fourth year (2023), Recycle Regatta partners are working to connect with more educators in and out of the classroom to allow the regatta to be an accessible opportunity for all.

Recycle Regatta is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Ocean Literacy Principles, and CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Framework for grades K-12. Participating students will walk away from the Recycle Regatta with an increased knowledge of engineering, environmental conservation, and mathematics. They will also gain an appreciation for recycling and stewardship, as well as enhanced social-emotional skills such as teamwork, confidence, and perseverance.

And the winners are…

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

2023 Recycle Regatta Kickoff Event

The 2023 Recycle Regatta kicked off on February 15. Explore this website for all the details on how to submit your entry!

March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023

Submissions Due by Midnight

To officially enter the 2022 Recycle Regatta, all submissions must be submitted online here by March 31 at midnight (Eastern time).

April 2023
April 2023

Winners will be Announced

We will announce the winners in April 2023.

Invitation to Sponsor 2023 Recycle Regatta

Resources

Check out the Teacher Toolkit we developed, which is to help educators host their own Recycle Regatta in the classroom (click the image to download).

There are also quite a few educational resource videos shared below:

Calculating Boat Speed with Hula Popper

Ocean Currents and Miniboats At Sea with Moana and Cassie

The Engineering Method with Sunshine

The Physics of Sailing with Sassy

Marine Debris with Moana and SoCal

Buoyancy with Striper and Sassy

2023 Recycle Regatta Hosts

New England Science & Sailing (NESS) is a nationally recognized and award-winning ocean adventure education non-profit with a mission to empower students with a love of learning through ocean-based experiential programs that serve schools, teachers, and families. For more information, visit www.nessf.org.

Educational Passages is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire ocean stewardship through unique global experiences. Participants connect through the building, launching and tracking of six foot long unmanned and satellite equipped “miniboats” that sail themselves to distant shores. To learn more about Educational Passages and its Miniboat Program, visit www.educationalpassages.org/start.  

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is a marine industry-led organization of environmental stewards preserving the marine environment by promoting sustainable marine industry best practices and educating seafarers, students and the public about the need and strategies for protecting global ocean, lake and river resources.  For more information visit www.namepa.net.

The 2022 Recycle Regatta

The 2021 Recycle Regatta was hosted by New England Science and Sailing, Educational Passages, and North American Marine Environment Protection Association. THANK YOU to all of our 3rd Annual Recycle Regatta participants for your support and engagement. This year, we had over 125 entries! Check out the winners below:

MINIBOAT

(GR K-2)

MOST CREATIVE: Matthew G.

MOST SEAWORTHY: Pete (39 cm/s)

OPTI

(GR 3-5)

MOST CREATIVE: Ellie, Maleia, Kayden

MOST SEAWORTHY: Freya B. (30.7 cm/s)

HARTLEY

(GR 6-8)

MOST CREATIVE: Jonathan J.

MOST SEAWORTHY: Dayten V. (48.2 cm/s)

LASER

(GR 9-12)

MOST CREATIVE and MOST SEAWORTHY: Chris (58.11 cm/s)

The 2021 Recycle Regatta

The 2021 Recycle Regatta had four fleet competitions: MINIBOAT, OPTI, HARTLEY, and LASER. Check out the winners below:

MINIBOAT

OPTI

HARTLEY

LASER

2021 Winner Announcement Video

2021 Kickoff Event Video

The 2021 Recycle Regatta was hosted by New England Science and Sailing, Educational Passages, and North American Marine Environment Protection Association. It was also supported by the West Marine BlueFuture Fund. This fund is dedicated to supporting community-based organizations empower students with marine science and sailing education.

The 2020 Recycle Regatta

The 2020 Recycle Regatta had three fleet competitions: SAILFISH, SQUID, and SHRIMP. Check out the winners below:

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