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Arrival in Tahiti

After spending several weeks in the middle of the Pacific, the crew has found a new appreciation for the vastness of the world’s largest ocean. Without the hustle and bustle and dramas of land life we have learned to live simply and become creative with our entertainment. We are now […]

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Halfway to Tahiti

Our journey south towards Tahiti has started off far less sporty and splashy than our departure from Oahu. However, less wind has converted the cabin to a sauna with the sweet pungency of fruit beginning to rot with a mixture of body odors and a dash of salt. To add […]

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Christmas Island 

Upon arrival to Kiritimati Island, we experienced a slight delay with being able to clear into the country. The holdup was not due to long lines of lei wearing tourists, as the 8 of us are currently the only travelers visiting the island, but instead because customs and immigration are […]

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Sailing to Christmas Island

On 22 Feb, 8 adventure seeking crew members stepped aboard Sea Dragon and set sail from the stability of Hawaiian land for the persistent seas of the Pacific Ocean. A strong welcome from the Pacific to Sea Dragon was appreciated by only 2 of the crew members whilst the others […]

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South Bound Down to Kiritimati

Good morning from a salty, sweaty, yet smiling Sea Dragon!  We left Hawaii two days ago having covered all of the alongside safety briefs and theory, enjoyed pancakes for breakfast on Shrove Tuesday (apparently a British thing?), and chatted through the upcoming passage over a final sit-down meal in the […]

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Gate to Gate

11/09 Vancouver – Prevost Island After a night of boat prep and buffalo cauliflower tacos, we set off early to fuel up at Coal Harbour. The air was thick with smoke from a local forest fire, distorting the city – casting a grey and ominous feel.  Our crew prepped the […]

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Blog 4 – Ketchikan – Alaska

25th/26th – Salmon Bay to Alert bay, Coromrant island 25th Quote of the day: “Betty, you’re like auto helm” – Jake 26th Quote of the day: “I didn’t think I could possibly get any worse at this, I’m 50degrees off, somebody take this from me!” – Alan Anchor up at […]

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