This morning we made first contact with the Jaseur Seamount. With a day of quit weather behind us, and an advancing front that promised higher winds we crossed into the Jaseur bank shallow in the early morning hours. Our immediate target was the “reported” pinnacle of 33′ (10m). These reported […]
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Thoughts from a Week of Mindfulness at Sea
Three fantastic ladies, Frankie, Anna and Sarah travelled from Colorado to join our Mindfulness at Sea trip with Lucy Hunt. Not only did they experience Mindfulness but much more. Read all about it here on the blog. Trade Wind Challenge – Day 1 We have challenged the trade winds whilst […]
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Three fantastic ladies, Frankii, Anna and Sarah travelled from Colorado to join our Mindfulness at Sea trip with Lucy. Not only did they experience Mindfulness but much more. Read all about it here on the blog: Trade Wind Challenge – Day 1 We have challenged the trade winds whilst learning […]
Read MoreSailing Responsibly in the US Virgin Islands
This week Sea Dragon is sailing between the USVI and the BVI exploring beautiful anchorages and having conversations about mindfulness and being. The Virgin Islands can be very heavily trafficked, and one of the ongoing struggles in the region is finding the right balance between conservation and use. In […]
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: PANGAEA OCEAN SAILING EXPEDITIONS
Pangaea Explorations (Panex) – known across the marine conservation and scientic world for exceptional work in the ocean’s farthest corners – is opening up sailing expeditions for guest crew. This is a unique opportunity to go sailing, cross an ocean, and be a part of something bigger. Panex is […]
Read MoreMaritime Safety: How to Stay Safe at Sea
By Damien Kenny When it comes to staying safe at sea, there is a lot to consider. Did you know that over 80% of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets? Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury worldwide so it’s important that you are safe at all times […]
Read MoreDolphins, Dolphins, Dolphins
By Kelly Osborn Dolphins!!! I’ve been tossing about what to write here for the past several days, thoughtfully considering which experiences I should share, what angle to take. Between a busy schedule on board and a computer blip, there hasn’t been a good opportunity to post until this afternoon. (Well, […]
Read MoreAfter a Haul Out in Camden
By Steven Lansky. After a haul out in Camden, Maine, Sea Dragon gathered crew. I came by air, Amtrak, and Concord Bus lines from Cincinnati via Boston. This planned third voyage aboard for me provided an opportunity to meet four new crewmates. I had sailed with Eric Loss, the skipper, […]
Read MoreThe price of plastic: saving the ocean from humanities worst addiction
Written by Joe Thomas What’s the price of a bottle of water, or a ready meal from the corner shop? One pound? Two ninety-nine? The real cost is probably more than you realise. That’s because our addiction to plastic is responsible for one of the worst ecological disasters of the modern […]
Read MoreTurning Marker – making an important shift across Pangaea
At Pangaea, our 2 part mission, anchored in a wonderfully powerful phrase by the Lorax, guides everything that we do. 1. To actively strengthen the health of marine life through Exploration, Conservation and Education work. 2. To inspire and develop a new generation of leaders in conservation science, communication, education, […]
Read MoreHow Ocean Pollution Affects Humans
The ocean plays a monumental part for life on our planet. It covers over 72% of the world’s surface and provides over 70% of the oxygen that we breathe. It is a giant body of water, which is the largest and most diverse ecosystem on the planet. Without the oceans […]
Read MoreeXXpedition Caribbean Sponsor – Badaboom
By eXXpedition Caribbean crew member Rigmor Solnes. I was very happy checking my mail and seeing this package when I got home from the eXXpedition. I am so thankful and grateful for getting Badaboom as a sponsor for my eXXpedition. Check out their webpage for information. Super soft and comfortable bamboo […]
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