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Why California is So EV Friendly

Some may think of it just as a passing craze, but electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming more and more prevalent throughout the country, especially in California. Nearly 500,000 battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles are on the road in California, with the state accounting for over half of total EV sales in the U.S. […]

Keeping Our Beaches Clean

It should come as no surprise that much of the debris pollution that is found in the ocean originates at beaches worldwide. Over half of the world’s population lives within relatively close proximity of a coastline, and going to the beach is a common summertime activity in many places. With the popularity of beach-going peaking […]

Sailing for a Cause

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Lately, we have been getting a lot of questions regarding exactly why we are sailing around the world. We at Seas Lyfe all have a couple of things in common, more than anything we absolutely love the water and living on it. Many of us make our entire living off of being watersports professionals, […]

Traits of a Sailor

Did you know that historically the term “sea legs” referred to sailors who had spent so much time on the water that their legs were bowed and they tended to sway as they gained stability upon arriving at the port? On the ship sailors had to move and sway with the ship as it rocked, […]

Are Marine Protected Areas as Useful as They Seem?

With our ocean becoming a less hospitable place everyday, organizations have begun to set up areas in the ocean to protect marine life by keeping waste and humans out. As we begin to study the effects of these protected areas, it turns out they might be doing less good than we thought they were. Some […]

Gulls Night Out

Most of us enjoy a drink now and then while celebrating with friends or even unwinding after a long day at work, but did you know our feathered friends also like to indulge? If you’ve been to the beach you’ve probably witnessed a seagull steal away with snacks but watch your cooler because these airborne […]

Where Do Storm Drains Lead?

They’re on every street side, openings in the pavement where there may or may not be an insidious clown hiding (just kidding!). Storm drains take water that can flood the streets and lead it back to the ocean, removing the dangers of floods and erosion from city streets. In moving this water, however, it is […]

Top 3 Ocean Vistas for Your International Adventure

So much of the Earth is covered by water that when traveling around the world, you’re almost sure to come across a beautiful ocean vista in certain areas. We’ve got our 4 favorite ocean destinations to take in a sight that may be the highlight of a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world. Great Ocean Road […]

Best Instruments to Rock on Your Yacht

Sailing and music go together like birds and the bees, so which instruments should you have stocked on your yacht? In this post we will discuss the best instruments to play while you’re on board your favorite vessel. Harmonica This instrument comes in many keys and varieties. A classic instrument of travelers the harmonica is […]

What’s a Dinghy?

You’ve heard the term, and you wonder to yourself “What the heck is a dinghy?” A dinghy is a small boat that is often carried or towed aboard a larger vessel, A dinghy can act as a lifeboat in case of emergency. Dinghies ls act as stewards when a larger boat is moored offshore. Dinghies […]