Welcome to the Flotilla4Change Community!
Join the journey - ditch planes, protect our planet and support indigenous communities.
Interested in joining the flotilla to COP30?
Flotilla4Change are facilitating a sailing flotilla to COP30, in support of sustainable travel and indigenous earth defenders.
Whether you are an elected member of government, an NGO delegate, or a front-line activist, you are very welcome aboard any one of the sailboats crossing the Atlantic Ocean early October 2025, bound on a three to four week crossing to take part in the Conference of the Parties (COP30), part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in Belem, Brazil in November 2025.
Member benefits
- Community connection - COP30 Atlantic crossing boat & crew finding platform
- Facilitation - vetted boats for safe passage; sponsorship, training and journey support
- Activism - connect with an activist sailing community. Strategising and planning for COP30 including monthly online meet-ups and instant messaging
- Education - guest lectures, panel discussions and webinars
- Logistics support - itineraries, onboarding details, safety guidance, packing checklists, fee guidance
- Good cause - 10% goes to directly to loss and damages fund / Earth Defenders / indigenous communities
Direct links to sign up to one of our plans:
Crew & passenger plan here - For crew & passengers not backed by an organisation.
Small organisation plan here - (For crew & passengers backed by an organisation <10 employees)
Medium organisation plan here - (For crew & passengers backed by an organisation with 10-25 employees)
Large organisation plan here - (For crew & passengers backed by an organisation with >25 employees)
Non-commercial boat plan here - You are offering empty berths at cost price (vetting required).
Commercial boat <12 berths plan here - You are offering ticketed berths on a commercial vessel (vetting required).
Commercial boat >12 berths plan here - You are offering ticketed berths on a commercial vessel (vetting required).
- Bursary/subsidised plan here - A free plan for marginalised / indigenous persons.
When you join today, get access to:
Set Sail Skillshare: Join a virtual workshop where experienced sailors and crew members provide tips and insights for aspiring participants in the ocean crossing. Engage in interactive video sessions where you can ask questions and learn about navigation, safety, and teamwork on the open seas. Enhance your preparation and confidence for the journey.
Ocean Storytelling Session: Contribute to a creative storytelling circle through our chat platform, where participants share personal ocean-related stories, motivations for supporting Flotilla4Change, and ideas for highlighting climate issues faced by indigenous communities. These narratives will help build a collective voice for COP30 and inspire meaningful advocacy.
COP30 Pre-Event Webinar: Attend a live online event featuring experts, activists, and organisers discussing the objectives and logistics of Flotilla4Change. This event allows you to engage in Q&A sessions and network with key stakeholders involved in the movement. Gain deeper understanding and build connections with others invested in supporting indigenous voices at the climate summit.
Pre-COP30 Events: Join us though the year, during events our partners will host worldwide. Sail4Earth will host several events, including during the Heineken Sailing Regatta, Sail Amsterdam, Kick-off event in Ibiza, Royal Ocean Racing Club Lecture, more to come.
