So We Wait
The sailing vessel One Ocean and her crew sit anchored off the Baillie Islands, NWT, watching a stubborn ice plug hold fast between Sachs Harbour, Baillie Island, and Cape Parry. We’ve got eyes on it from every angle: Canadian Ice Charts, daily satellite imagery from Harry Stern — a polar ice
The Waiting Game
One Ocean and the crew had an incredible crossing of the Bering Strait. We encountered a strong gale for over 30 hours, which allowed us to sail a significant distance (you can read more about it on my blog: Bering Sea Crossing). Once the winds calmed and the sea flattened, we motored the rest of
Engineer’s Log #4: Winch, Wrenches, and What-the-heck Moments
We Broke a Winch. Yup. That happened. But hey—what’s an adventure without a little drama? On our way to Haida Gwaii, we set out early hoping to sail the full 80 miles before dark. After a quick motor out of the bay (charging batteries, making water, and checking off our checklist), the breeze filled
World Oceans Day
Happy World Ocean Day from One Ocean ! (Sorry - we know it's a day late!) We’re reaching out to you on this important day because it embodies everything we’ve hoped to communicate: we are all part of one connected ocean, and each of us has a role to play in protecting it. Right now, we’re underway
Around the America's Very First Live Classroom: Connecting the Next Generation to the Sea
The One Ocean expedition is all about science, education, and connection- one of our most important goals being to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards. When we were first pondering how to maximize our outreach, we came across Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants. Not only is it an enticing
Engineer’s Log #2: Life Afloat & Other Mechanical Thrills
It’s been just over two weeks since we cast off, and things are finally “settling in” …maybe — which in nautical terms means the chaos is now somewhat predictable. The to-do list is still longer than security lines at SeaTac, but progress is being made, several projects each day. 🚽 Sanitation: A
Engineering Report #1
As I begin my role as the onboard engineer, I’m still in the process of defining what that truly entails. It will likely take a few weeks to fully understand the scope and rhythm of the work aboard One Ocean. My initial responsibility has been to inspect the various systems and assess their