ABOUT US
Get to know the people behind the Clean Boating mission.
Michael John
President
#storyteller #boatteacher #antiplasticeer
I am the President of the Clean Boating Association and through my many years working as a teacher for boating, I have seen, first hand the problem of ‘Plastic Pollution’ grow and grow.
I would like to say that Mallorca’s coast is a magnet for beach lovers and boaters alike. However, my main motivation is to help keep the sea and beaches clean and healthy for marine life and the marine environment to thrive.
I am the President of the Clean Boating Association and through my many years working as a teacher for boating, I have seen, first hand the problem of ‘Plastic Pollution’ grow and grow.
I would like to say that Mallorca’s coast is a magnet for beach lovers and boaters alike. However, my main motivation is to help keep the sea and beaches clean and healthy for marine life and the marine environment to thrive.
Silja Teege
Secretary
#projectmaster #divingapprentice #catmother
Working together with Mike for over 25 years managing our Sea School has motivated me to be very involved in this project. I believe that the only chance we have to help reduce the plastic in the sea is to engage with and gain support from the many 1,000’s of Boaters who keep their boats in the Balearics. My role in the in the Clean Boating Association is to help Luca, Mike, Christian and Naty in organising events that bring support and awareness to the huge problem we face.
Working together with Mike for over 25 years managing our Sea School has motivated me to be very involved in this project. I believe that the only chance we have to help reduce the plastic in the sea is to engage with and gain support from the many 1,000’s of Boaters who keep their boats in the Balearics. My role in the in the Clean Boating Association is to help Luca, Mike, Christian and Naty in organising events that bring support and awareness to the huge problem we face.
Natalia Gonzalo
Treasurer
I have lived in Mallorca for five years. Mallorca is known for its beauty and is often described as an island paradise. It makes me appreciate everything it offers, from its pleasant climate, its beaches to its spectacular coves. Since I arrived on the island I was working in the nautical sector and it was during this time that I became aware of the amount of excess waste and plastics in the sea and on the beaches. From that moment I decided that we should be more responsible for our plastic waste and try to find a solution to cleaning up the plastic problem .
Christian Esteva
Advisor
I was born on this beautiful island and I've seen how the plastic pollution problem in the Med has been increasing. Being part of the Clean Boating initiative allows me to help keep the Med free of plastics while motivating others to join us and take the same actions!
I am a qualified teacher of secondary school in the field of Geoscience and I have more than 6 years of teaching experience. I am currently working for the Sea School, Sea Teach in the EU projects department and involved in maritime and environmental projects.
I am a qualified teacher of secondary school in the field of Geoscience and I have more than 6 years of teaching experience. I am currently working for the Sea School, Sea Teach in the EU projects department and involved in maritime and environmental projects.
Luca Jendrek
Development Officier
#creativemind #hiker #communitybuilder
I believe plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges today where everybody has an important role to play. Clean Boating is among the few organizations in the East Coast of Mallorca dedicating to marine conservation, therefore our work is significantly important.
I am a Development Officer at Clean Boating, with experience in project management, communications, advocacy and youth empowerment. I have a Master diploma in International Relations and a second-level Master degree in Sustainable Blue Economy. At Clean Boating, I organize clean-up actions, educational events and I am responsible for outreaching to new partners and collaborators.
I believe plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges today where everybody has an important role to play. Clean Boating is among the few organizations in the East Coast of Mallorca dedicating to marine conservation, therefore our work is significantly important.
I am a Development Officer at Clean Boating, with experience in project management, communications, advocacy and youth empowerment. I have a Master diploma in International Relations and a second-level Master degree in Sustainable Blue Economy. At Clean Boating, I organize clean-up actions, educational events and I am responsible for outreaching to new partners and collaborators.