Tuesday There’s still no wind, so we’re continuing North under engine with the main set. This morning, Jeff and I were convinced we saw land off the starboard bow, but when I went to check the chart plotter we were over 200nm from the Big Island. FISH ON!!!! After almost 2 weeks […]
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Are we There Yet?
Saturday: Oh. My. GOODNESS. Remember that meteor shower I mentioned a couple blogs ago? Well last night, the night sky put on a show. Massive shooting stars were flying from north to south, with tails trailing for at least a few seconds after the meteor had disappeared. And they were […]
Read MoreFarewell Palmyra
After 4 jam packed days snorkeling and swimming with the sharks, we were all sad to see Palmyra fade into the horizon. Palmyra really is a beautiful paradise in the North Pacific Ocean. We visited all the snorkeling sites and were not disappointed in the slightest. The pinks, purples, reds, oranges, […]
Read MorePalmyra
The adventure to this far away island began last week in Hawaii as we sat around the BBQ for our last crew dinner on land, reading the back of a potato chip packet. I can’t quote the exact words by Maui Onion Kettle Chips as we have since devoured those […]
Read MoreSet Sail and Go!
After putting the repaired mainsail back on, retrieving the outboard from the shop and buying the final fresh food and other provisions for the trip, we were finally ready for the new group of guest crew to join us on Sunday. And what a motley crew they are…Sailing with us to […]
Read MoreThe Inside Passage | Ketchikan – Vancouver
August 15 – Sept 4 | Ever wondered what all the fuss about sailing the Pacific Northwest was? Wonder no more! We’ll set out from Ketchikan, Alaska, at the height of the summer season and sail down the coast. Some of our possible stops include the Haida Gwai, Prince Charlotte […]
Read MoreNot a Race to Alaska | Victoria – Ketchikan
July 21 – August 9 | Join us in the height of summer as we explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We’ll be visiting Canada’s Gulf Islands on our way north to Alaska! We’ll hike, explore some of the beautiful towns of the region, and keep a sharp lookout for wildlife. […]
Read MoreThere’s an Extra Pair of Boobies Aboard!
No we haven’t been boarded by a mermaid! We seem to have become an ocean taxi for one of my favourite seabirds, THE BOOBIE! If you haven’t come across these goofy birds before, yes, they are actually called boobies. It also gives me great amusement to shout ‘Boobie’ when they […]
Read MoreIsland Getaway | Ensenada – Hawaii
Nov 30 – Dec 18 | Leave winter behind and 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. The last […]
Read MoreWork Work Work!
Without any crew onboard, the Sea Dragon feels quiet and empty…which is why we work so hard to get her ready for the next lot arriving! The list of jobs to be done is massive, but luckily myself, Maggie and Anna are all keen for a day off so we […]
Read MoreSaying our farewells…
And at 0900 Monday morning, after a morning of packing away the sails, pumping up the fenders and getting the lines out and ready, we pulled alongside the fuel dock at Ko Olina Marina. Customs came to meet us not long after, to have look around the boat, make sure […]
Read More500nm and Counting!
Thursday Hey guys its Brad again! Another exciting day onboard Sea Dragon. At 3am this morning, Skipper Anna persuaded me to climb into the wet locker behind all the jackets so I could give Mo a scare when she reached for her foul weather gear. I grabbed her arm and […]
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