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After four days of snorkeling our hearts out, backflipping into dinghys, and taking all the selfies with bird that we could, our time in Palmyra (or as some people like to say, Palmooora) has come to an end. This gem in the middle of Pacific that is hardly a dot […]
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Squalls squalls squalls! As we got further south and entered the ITCZ (inter-tropical conversion zone), also known as the doldrums, it became a wet and wild ride. It rained all day on Monday with wind speeds reaching up to 39kts. Some of us embraced the rain up on deck and […]
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After two days of safety briefings, man overboard drills and Ted darting his eyes at Bruce with looks of “Oh man what did you get me into”, we have finally cast off! The energy and excitement on board is high as everyone is ready for a grand adventure on the […]
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We have just returned from one of the most beautiful places on Earth – Palmyra Atoll. Palmyra, a series of coral islands in the middle of the Pacific that most people have probably never heard of, represents hope for healing. The atoll, located approximately 950 nm south of Oahu, has […]
Read MoreIt had just gone 0420h when I arrived on deck to start my watch and to complete a handover with Alessandra. After our handover was completed I took the helm, falling into a rhythm with Sea Dragon’s dance with the wind and sea. The clouds had cleared giving way to […]
Read MoreIt has been a tough few days for the crew since departing Palmyra. It was difficult to say goodbye to the pristine atoll, to the once in a lifetime experience but also to the stability that the anchorage provided. As soon as we exited the channel, we had 30knots of […]
Read MoreAfter 5 days at sea, Alessandra called ‘Land Ho’ as Palmyra popped up on the horizon. Palmyra is an atoll located 1000nm south of Hawaii, it is very flat, green and surrounded by coral reef. It is also one of the wettest places in the world; it rains a lot […]
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Eat, sleep, watch, repeat. That’s pretty much life on Sea Dragon as we cruise into our 5th day at sea with no land in sight, no internet or cell phone connection and far away from all those daily stresses that now seem so insignificant. A typical day at sea begins […]
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The crew seemed to be tight and united since the first day.. so, after the usual safety briefins and gaining confidence around the boat, we went for a refreshing swim and made a delicious BBQ prior to our departure.On Tuesday morning we left our berth early morning and before setting […]
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Land Ho! After a total of 15 days and 2690 nautical miles on the open sea, Sea Dragon and her crew have made it to port in Oahu, Hawai’i! After a voyage consisting of lots of laughs, fishing, learning, sailing, and for the most part fair weather, it’s safe the […]
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Fish on! After some cold and wet nights, the Sea Dragon crew was rewarded with a couple days of back to back sunshine and blue skies. As we make our way to the warmer latitudes, the trade winds are starting to fill in nice and steady. With NE trade winds […]
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The mighty Sea Dragon is underway! Our crew has finally arrived in Ensenada. After a couple days of safety / domestic briefings, we have set sails and pointed our bow southwest. Destination, paradise. With the wind blowing mostly from the NW, we have been charging upwind through the Pacific on […]
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