Today is the very last day of the One Water Story’s four month Sailing Expedition in the Great Lakes! What a story it has been. Over the course of our summer expedition, we had over 35 guest crew members, visited 14 different inland cities and islands (many of them twice!), […]
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Mother’s Watch-By Igor Tchouiko
Igor Tchouiko is a 22 year old Ukranian gentleman. He speaks Russian, but was born in Moldova. He now resides in Canada, and was excited to take part in the sail between Toronto and Halifax this fall with his girlfriend, Marisha. In today’s blog, Igor describes life as a ship […]
Read MoreThe Strangest Life I’ve ever Lived- by Andrew Murgatroyd
Today’s blog comes from Pangaea’s Educational Coordinator, Andrew Murgatroyd. Andrew is busy sailing towards Halifax, Nova Scotia with a crew of 10, and will be staying on board as a deckhand for October’s Extreme Sail Training program, sailing to Bermuda. He is very much enjoying life on board, and creating […]
Read MoreExtraordinary Opportunities- By Madeline Hare
Madeline Hare,(or “Maddie” for short), is a student of Dr. Bill Edwards, a professor of freshwater biology and ecology at Niagara University. Maddie is an experienced sailor, with two expeditions on the tall ship Niagara already under her belt. She is passionate about taking part in field research, and chose […]
Read MoreAdventures with the North Star Collaborative and the Alliance for the Great Lakes
Last week, the Sea Dragon crew were honored to have some very special guests on board- a special group of girls who are being prepared to become the future leaders of their city. On July 31, August 1st and August 2nd, we were joined by girls from the North Star […]
Read MoreLife on Board- By Grace Fowler
Grace Fowler has joined the crew of Sea Dragon this week as an apprentice deckhand on board! This energetic and intelligent young lady describes what it’s like to get accustomed to life on board in today’s blog. Life on Board by Grace Fowler My day began at 2:40am, by far […]
Read MoreOld Friends-by Captain Eric Loss
Old Friends-By Captain Eric Loss The next leg of the One Water Story has begun! Captain Loss, along with first mate Shanley McEntee, deckhand Mitch McLean, and a brand new guest crew have begun their sail from Cleveland Ohio to Chicago, Illinois. Captain Loss captured his mixed feelings towards Sea […]
Read MoreBlogger of the Day-Riley Doyle
Blogger of the Day-Riley Doyle Riley Doyle joined our Young Adventurer’s Expedition with his brother Jacob in Toronto, but he was a world traveller long before he joined this expedition. Riley was born in the Phillippines, and spent much of his young life living in exotic cities like Dubai, Shanghai, […]
Read MoreInvaders of Lake Erie-By Asta Mail
Blogger of the Day-Asta Mail Asta is the expedition coordinator and educational programmer for Pangaea Exploration’s One Water Story Expedition. She would love to hear your feedback about the One Water Story thus far! If you have any comments on things you’d like to read about on the blog, please […]
Read MoreAn exercise in patience- by Mitch McLean
Editor’s Note: Due to a lack of internet connection on our sail through Lake Erie, we have a bit of a back-log of blogs! In the next couple days, the rest of the Young Adventurer’s program blogs will be posted. Today’s blog reflects what the Pangaea crew got up to […]
Read MoreBlogger of the Day-Hannah Barnard
One Water Story Blog Young Adventurer’s Sailing Expedition Crew Size: 7 Blogger of the Day- Hannah Barnard (“Barnyard”) Editor’s Note: From the moment we recieved word that Hannah would be joining us for this leg of the Young Adventurer’s program, we knew she was going to be perfect for this […]
Read MoreSalty Skin in Fresh Water
I took a splash of water to the face today on the bow when bringing in the manta trawl. I licked my lips and the water was…fresh? My clothes get wet and dry without the outline of the salt spot. All the polish and rust busting efforts are…still evident? We’ve […]
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