Sailors
If you like the idea of working with the Islands as you cruise the world here are some ideas of how you can work with us
Deliver Items to Communities
Message us if you will leave from New Zealand to the Solomon Islands.
Lend us your Yacht
Message us if you would like someone to look after your yacht and use it for good.
Yacht Insurance
We recommend this yacht Insurance service and they will donate to us in return at no extra cost to you. Sign up here.
FAQs
Who runs OceansWatch?
OceansWatch is registered as a Charitable organisation, established in New Zealand in 2007. It is run by Volunteer sailors, marine biologists and specialists lead our projects. We led expeditions to the Pacific from 2008 until 2019. Covid made it difficult and we now support communities and people we know when we receive a request.
Where do you work?
We focus on Pacific island nations that have a strong need like the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea.
How do you protect marine areas?
By establishing marine protected areas and training local reef guardians to manage resources sustainably.
If you have a yacht you can help if you are visiting the communities where we work
How can I get involved?
What about illegal logging?
We provide legal support and promote carbon trading to fight illegal activities.