While we’re at sea, please check here for the latest updates – we can’t post them to the front page from our satellite connection. Sarah will continue to write weekly blogs while we’re at sea, and we’ll be posting to Instagram as well. If you want to track Sea Dragon, […]
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Whales and Dolphins and Tacos, Oh My!
Since the last blog, we’ve spent almost two weeks in Ensenada, Mexico. Our sail down from California was a lovely day full of sun and breeze. We watched dolphins chase schools of fish into the shallows (for easier eating) as seagulls and pelicans bombed in from above. A whale spout […]
Read MoreFirst Trip of the Season
Sarah Tokos, our deckhand extraordinaire, will be chronicling our voyages this spring. Here are her reflections on our first trip, sailing from San Diego to Ensenada via the Channel Islands in a last minute itinerary change! We got our feet wet at 1000 last Thursday morning with a new crew: […]
Read MoreThem Boatyard Blues
There’s an old saying that goes “Ships and sailors rot in the harbor.” While we’re in the shipyard here in San Diego, Sea Dragon is definitely doing the opposite of rotting, but some days her crew struggles a bit. We’re nearing the end of our nearly month-long haulout, and we […]
Read MoreInto the Yard
Last Week we hauled Sea Dragon out of the water at Marine Group Boat Boatworks in National City, California, for our annual maintenance period. If you have ever owned a boat, no matter the size, you are likely familiar with the phenomenon that the “to do” list never seems to […]
Read MorePurpose Built Vessels
As we get ready to return to Sea Dragon for her spring haul out, Shanley & I have thoroughly enjoyed sailing our own boat in the Caribbean. In a few weeks time we’ve covered countless islands and have had classic gorgeous trade wind sailing. One of the most fun things […]
Read MoreMaybe Palmyra?
We hope you all are having a great Holiday season! We’re very excited for a new development in our schedule – we’re planning to visit Palmyra next year! The Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge lies about 925 nautical miles SSW of Oahu within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. […]
Read MoreNow Recruiting: 2019 Deckhands – APPLICATIONS CLOSED!
THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THESE ROLES IS NOW CLOSED! Pangaea is now recruiting for our deckhand role for the 2019 season! In this role, you will act as the third watch leader on board Sea Dragon and help Eric & Shanley with all vessel maintenance, provisioning, and crew management. […]
Read MoreTo (not so) absent friends…
The Traditional Toast: The last year has been pretty full-on for us! Since September 2017, Sea Dragon has sailed over 19,000 nautical miles, leaving England’s grey shores and crossing the Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Pacific (twice!). We’ve had some amazing voyages and highlights in the last 12 months: yoga and […]
Read MoreA farewell
We’re sad to announce that Anita is going to be leaving the Pangaea team this month. Anita joined us two and a half years ago and has worked wonders with the smooth running and administration of Pangaea in that time, from designing and building our new website to making a […]
Read MoreA West Coast Recap
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller. Written by Eric Loss – Skipper aboard Sea Dragon. photos by West Coast, Sea Dragon crew West Coast Crew Last Friday afternoon marked the unofficial end of our 2018 season, with the departure of our […]
Read MoreWinter Maintenance
We’ve now completed our 2018 schedule and Sea Dragon is laid up afloat for the winter. We’re planning a major overhaul as part of our Coast Guard required 5 year survey in March, and will be starting our 2019 sailing season in May. Our social media updates will be less […]
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