Kiel, Germany – home to our partner GEOMAR – hosted the start of the highly anticipated Ocean Race Europe after a four year hiatus from its inaugural event in 2021. Before the race started on the 10th of August, festivities were afoot from the 6th of August at the Ocean Live Park which offered ocean literacy activities for learners of all ages, and events that convened science, policy, sailing and industry together under the theme: Connecting Europe for a Smart Ocean.