There’s something powerful about stepping into the unknown, especially when you’re not doing it alone.
In August 2026, an all-female crew will set sail across the North Atlantic, navigating more than 550 nautical miles from Iceland to the Faroe Islands. Delivered in collaboration with Her Planet Earth, this is a demanding, fully immersive offshore passage where participants won’t just be along for the journey, they’ll be actively sailing, standing watch, and adapting to constantly changing conditions.
Participants won’t just cross the ocean. They’ll learn how to navigate it. Step into leadership. Make decisions that matter in real time. And beyond the experience itself, the expedition contributes to a wider mission, supporting women-led environmental initiatives and expanding representation in offshore sailing.
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Saying yes to something like this doesn’t always feel easy.
It’s a bit unknown, a bit outside your usual routine, and definitely not your typical kind of trip.
But once you’re out there, you settle into it. You learn, you adapt, and you become part of something that feels both challenging and incredibly rewarding at the same time.
Crossing an ocean isn’t just about getting from one place to another; it’s everything that happens along the way.
#Panexplore #SailingAdventure #CrossTheOcean #AdventureTravel #LifeAtSea #ExploreMore #BucketListTravel #RealAdventure
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Legend says this is the original spinnaker of Global Challenge @barclaysuk CB37…so when it got torn across the Atlantic last year, we sent it to @northsails to repair it. Why get a new one when we get to use this incredible piece of history?
Come and join us onboard Challenge 72 Legend SV Sea Dragon along the coasts of Nova Scotia & Newfoundland - see our itinerary and book your berth before it’s too late!
🔗 Link in Bio
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From New York to the wild coastlines of Atlantic Canada, this is the kind of journey that completely changes your sense of distance.
The further north you sail, the quieter everything gets. Cold air, open water, dramatic cliffs, whales surfacing beside the boat, puffins along the shoreline, every part of the journey feels a little more remote than the last.
And somewhere between offshore watches, changing weather, and long days at sea, you stop feeling like a passenger and start feeling genuinely connected to the experience around you.
This isn’t just about reaching Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. It’s about everything that happens on the way there.
Join us.
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Greenland has a way of making everything else feel very far away.
The scale of it is difficult to explain until you’re actually there, towering icebergs, silent fjords, shifting light, and stretches of coastline with almost no sign of human presence at all.
It’s not the kind of place you rush through. You move with the weather, the ice, and the rhythm of life on board.
And somewhere along the way, the Arctic stops feeling like a destination and starts feeling like a completely different world.
#Panexplore #Greenland #ArcticSailing #SailingAdventure #IcebergExpedition #AdventureTravel #LifeAtSea #WildPlaces
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It’s not a cruise, and it’s not something you just observe from the sidelines.
You’re involved in the day-to-day life on board, learning as you go and contributing as part of the crew.
That’s what makes it different: it’s active, it’s shared, and it’s something you grow into while you’re there.
Step by step, you become part of it.
#Panexplore #SailingAdventure #AdventureTravel #LifeAtSea #ExpeditionSailing #LearnToSail #SoloTravel #WomenWhoExplore
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Preparing for an offshore expedition? Don’t overlook this. Joining an expedition is always exciting, but getting the logistics right makes it smooth from the start. Here’s what to have in place before you step aboard:
🔹 Passport & Travel Documents: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates. Bring copies of your expedition ticket and return travel details, you may need them at check-in or immigration.
🔹 Visas: You are responsible for securing the correct visas for every country on your itinerary. When completing forms, list your trip purpose as tourism and your local address as “Sailing Vessel Sea Dragon.”
🔹 Proof of Onward Travel: Many countries require proof that you’re leaving. A return flight confirmation is often essential for entry.
🔹 Medical & Evacuation Insurance: Your policy should cover offshore sailing, international waters, and emergency evacuation. Some plans only cover you within 12 miles of shore, so double-check the details.
🔹 Travel Insurance: Delays, cancellations, and lost luggage can happen. Make sure you’re covered, especially since expedition departures cannot be delayed.
🔹 Trip-Specific Coverage Matters: Different routes require different coverage. For remote voyages, evacuation to your home country may be more important than local treatment coverage.
🔹 Bring Printed Copies: Keep physical copies of your insurance, visas, and certifications onboard in case of emergency.
🔹 Optional: Diving Requirements: If your trip includes diving, you’ll need an Open Water certification, dive accident insurance (such as DAN) and your own core equipment.
Planning this part well means you can focus on what really matters once you’re out there: The ocean, the crew, and the experience.
👉 Have questions before you join? Send us a message or check the link in bio to get in touch with our team.
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One of the first things people ask is whether they need experience before coming on board. The answer is no experience needed!
Most people start exactly where you are, curious, a little unsure, and wondering if they’re really capable of something like this. The truth is, you don’t need to have it all figured out before you arrive. You learn step by step, surrounded by people who are there to guide you and a crew that quickly starts to feel like your own.
And somewhere along the way, something shifts. What once felt intimidating starts to feel natural.
You just have to start.
#Panexplore #SailingAdventure #LearnToSail #AdventureTravel #LifeAtSea #WomenWhoExplore #SoloTravel #TrySomethingNew
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💌 YOU’RE INVITED! Join us for @panexplore Open Boat Tour NYC Edition 🗽 in Brooklyn Bridge Marina, NYC on Sunday 17 May from 10am to 12noon - it’s FREE to attend, do RSVP tho!
🔗 RSVP link in BIO
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There’s someone watching — wondering if she could do it too.
Show her.
No experience needed.
Just the decision to go.
Get on board 🔗 Link in bio
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You don’t need to wait for someone else to be ready.
A lot of people who come on board start the same way — on their own, not knowing anyone, just feeling that pull to do something different.
And it doesn’t take long before things shift. You’re learning together, working side by side, sharing meals, stories, and moments you didn’t expect.
It’s a different kind of connection, one that happens naturally when you’re all part of the same experience.
So if that’s the only thing holding you back, you can let it go.
#Panexplore #SoloTravel #SailingAdventure #AdventureTravel #LifeAtSea #TravelCommunity #WomenWhoExplore #ExploreMore
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