Author: Peggy Merkur

Peggy Engelmann is a sustainability consultant, podcast producer, and certified sailing officer with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of environmental action, education, and maritime innovation. As the founder of Fair Winds Collective, she connects scientists, activists, and maritime professionals across Europe to promote zero-emission shipping and climate justice. Fluent in German and English, Peggy thrives in collaborative, mission-driven environments — crafting impactful stories, strategies, and solutions for a sustainable future. “Navigating change with purpose, passion, and respect for our planet.”

When the Sea Begins to Speak – A Personal Reflection

Home is not a place, but a rhythm between sea and shore – between departure and return. At sea, I learn humility, attentiveness, and responsibility, carried by wind, water, and silence. The white-throated dipper becomes a quiet symbol of belonging: a life lived between worlds, between stillness and movement. Sailing, for me, is both connection and commitment – to nature, to people, and to a more sustainable future.

Sailed Coffee – Ocean Protection & Fair Trade?

By drastically reducing emissions, noise pollution, and harmful ship exhausts, sailed coffee contributes to climate protection and healthier oceans. It also sends a strong signal that sustainable shipping, fair trade and ocean protection are possible today.

If Every Action Matters – What Would Happen If We Were Brave?

If every action matters, what would happen if we were brave? From 17–19 January 2026, Fair Winds Collective will be at boot Düsseldorf, sharing emission-free sailing, education, and climate action. Through talks and our Flags of Hope workshop, Peggy from the Fair Winds Collective invites visitors to rethink how we move, learn, and care for the ocean.

A Strong Showing in Bremen

Peggy Engelmann

At the MCN Cup in Bremen, Fair Winds Collective reached the top three among innovative maritime projects. Our mission-zero, wind-powered approach resonated strongly with industry leaders and sparked valuable conversations. This recognition confirms that practical, emission-free solutions are gaining momentum, and that collaboration - not greenwashing - is what truly moves the maritime sector forward.

Fair Winds, Shared Vision: Bringing PlanktoScopes to Sea

Fair Winds Collective, is bringing emission-free ocean science to sea through a collaboration with SOOP (Shaping an Ocean of Possibilities), Fair Transport’s Tres Hombres, and Tilvera Expeditions. By installing PlanktoScope instruments on wind-powered sailing vessels, the initiative enables high-quality plankton monitoring without adding emissions. This growing instrument pool supports global ocean observation, open data, and sustainable research - powered by wind and collaboration.

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