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 […]
Read MoreChristmas 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 […]
Read MoreSailing 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 […]
Read MoreSouth 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 […]
Read MoreGate 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 […]
Read MoreBlog 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 […]
Read MorePalmyra Explorer 2 | Hawaii – Kiritimati
June 20 – July 4 | In 2021 we were the first yacht to visit Palmyra since COVID closed the refuge in 2019, and it was extraordinary! We have never been on such a beautiful and healthy reef. Almost anywhere else you go will be spoiled for you after this visit. This is […]
Read MorePalmyra Explorer | Hawaii – Kiritimati
May 8 – May 23 | In 2021 we were the first yacht to visit Palmyra since COVID closed the refuge in 2019, and it was extraordinary! We have never been on such a beautiful and healthy reef. Almost anywhere else you go will be spoiled for you after this visit. This is […]
Read MoreEquator Express | Kiritimati – Tahiti
March 7 – March 21 | TRIP IS NOW COMPLETE If you’ve always dreamed of sailing to the South Pacific or crossing the Equator, this is the trip for you. You’ll join Sea Dragon at the remote island of Kiritimati (pronounced and sometimes spelled Christmas), which has the most land […]
Read MorePacific Explorer | Hawaii – Kiritimati
Feb 20 – March 7 | TRIP IS NOW COMPLETE We’ll leave from Oahu for a few days of power reaching in the trades before negotiating the ITCZ, also known as the Doldrums! Squalls and unsettled weather abound, but the rewards for careful boat handling are beautiful sunsets, rainbows, and […]
Read MoreTrans-Pacific Crossing | Ensenada – Hawaii
Jan 22 – Feb 9 | Join us aboard Sea Dragon for the classic Pacific crossing! We’ll follow the sunset all the way to Hawaii. We’ll have plenty of time to practice downwind sail handling, helming, and even some celestial navigation if you’re keen. It may be a bit chilly […]
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