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‘The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.’

May 1, 2017 in Atlantic, Caribbean, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

quote by Jacques Cousteau By Cath Hough – Deckhand We’ve had calm nights, where the deep purr of the engine has rocked us to sleep; we’ve had rocky nights where you’re clenching your muscles every time we surf down a wave to stop yourself from falling out of bed! We’ve […]

“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails”

April 27, 2017 in Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Ally Nobles Written on the white board in our galley this morning, this quote could not be truer than today. By lunch, we had completely lost all wind and were drifting slowly! So, we adjusted our sails, as well as ourselves, and took a swim in the stillness of […]

The Ocean is a mighty Harmonist

April 25, 2017 in Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Ally Nobels – Guest Crew Hello from off the Northern Coast of the Dominican Republic! We are now half way to our final destination of Key West, Florida from the mesmerizing St Lucia. We’ve got a sturdy crew of eight, four men and four women, led by the latter! […]

A passage of discovery.

April 20, 2017 in Caribbean, eXXpedition, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Science, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Cath Hough eXXpedition – Barbados to St Lucia The first watch team arose before sunrise to lift the anchor and set sail to St Lucia. After an adventurous first sail, a few days before the ladies were hoping for a smoother downwind passage! We were greeted with a pleasant […]

A ‘swell’ ride to Barbados

April 16, 2017 in Caribbean, Exploration Science Program, eXXpedition, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Science, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

The power of the ocean can take your breath away, as the women aboard Sea Dragon this week for our Caribbean eXXpedition have found out. From feeling on top of the world to sea sick in a bucket, many emotions have been experienced in the two day and night passage […]

Mermaids unite for Caribbean 2017 on Sea Dragon

April 11, 2017 in Caribbean, Exploration Science Program, eXXpedition, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Science, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

The arrival of the new crew on board Sea Dragon, sees eXXpedition Caribbean get underway, for their 8-day island hop through the Caribbean. 8 glorious days of science, sea, stories and sunshine. Excited conversations, inspiring stories, laughter, happiness, and anticipation filled the air as eleven strong, powerful and inspiring women came together […]

New Stay Sail!

April 7, 2017 in Caribbean, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Cath Hough Most sailors will appreciate the excitement of hoisting a crispy new sail for the first time! Today we had the perfect conditions to get our new @North Sails staysail out of the bag for a short sail from Prickly Bay, Grenada round the corner to St Georges. […]

Exploring Tobago Cays

April 3, 2017 in Caribbean, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Cath Hough Crystal blue waters glistened as we navigated our way around Petit Rameau into Hoof Channel, Tobago Cays. Sandy white beaches, clear water, and uninhabited islands awaited a true tropical paradise. Swimming over the sandy bottom we were on a mission to spot some turtles. Before long we […]

A waterfall walk, St Pierre

March 29, 2017 in Adventure, Caribbean, Pangaea, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Cath Hough Anchoring in St Pierre, Martinique is an impressive sight with Mt Pelee towering over you, the peak occasionally appearing from the clouds. Once a thriving city St-Pierre has a fascinating history, making it a quaint place for a stopover. During May 1902 the town was destroyed when […]

On the water with global sailing brand Sperry

March 20, 2017 in Adventure, Caribbean, Exploration Science Program, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log, Sperry Comments are Disabled

By Cath Hough For our next adventure global sailing brand ‘Sperry’ sponsored a group of international travelers from across Europe to educate and ignite the spirit of sea-based exploration. The young ambassadors have been plucked out of their element and into the Oceans in a hope of opening not only […]

Crystal Blue Waters

March 16, 2017 in Adventure, Caribbean, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Cath Hough Crystal blue waters, a warm breeze, and sunny skies. There’s something really exciting about sailing to a new place and the next day having the opportunity to explore your new surroundings. Today I had the opportunity to do just that, and Antigua certainly didn’t disappoint! After breakfast […]

Maiden Voyage aboard Sea Dragon

March 15, 2017 in Adventure, Caribbean, Pangaea, Sailing, Sailing Skills, Ships Log Comments are Disabled

By Cath Hough St Martin to Antigua, a day sail. My first sail on Seadragon was fun, exhilarating, exhausting and at times wet! The passage that was planned was from Simpson Bay, St Martin down to Antigua. As a first experience of sailing in the Caribbean, it was going to […]