The Name

The KIRI is the sailboat for the trip, named in respect of the Pacific Islands of Kiribati, which are low-lying atolls already planning the evacuation of their population due to sea level rise and water scarcity. Although the effects of climate are less obvious in other places (particularly when we are more than 5 feet above sea level!), the situation in Kiribati reminds us to pay attention to managing our coastal resources wisely. Climate change is not the only issue of course; it just adds another layer of pressure to already strained resources, which will ultimately affect the health of our coastal communities.