THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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18 Posts
One Island, One Ocean: Science Without Borders
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One Island, One Ocean: Science Without Borders

Sailing 27,000 nautical miles across North and South America, the One Island, One Ocean expedition is turning miles at sea into meaningful climate data. By repeating a 2009–2010 research voyage,...

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Sailing vessel Pellew on its departure from Weymouth as part of a 12-week journey around the UK to support recovery for veterans
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Sailing in Support of the Invictus Games

Step aboard Spirit of Falmouth for a leg of the Full Circle voyage—a 2,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation of the UK led by Turn to Starboard in support of the Invictus Games Birmingham...

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Sailing the North Atlantic in a storm that is about to take down the One Ocean crew, that was thankfully prepared
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Swept Over the Side

In October 2025, the crew of One Ocean encountered a violent knockdown while running south through the Gulf Stream in storm-force winds. Crew were swept overboard as the North Atlantic...

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Ella's sailboat, Yeva, anchored off the coast of Greenland where she needed to get repairs after encountering a storm
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Sailing the Arctic as the Ice Melts

On a historic journey through the Northwest Passage, British sailor Ella Hibbert navigated storms, ice, and multiple setbacks during her solo Arctic voyage. 

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The Award-Winning Atlas 190 Life Jacket
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The Award-Winning Atlas 190 Life Jacket

The Atlas 190 DLX Pro Sensor Life Jacket is an award-winning innovation in marine safety, offering unmatched comfort, buoyancy, and life-saving features. Recognized by TIME, Red Dot, and the DAME...

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Cole Brauer aboard First Light, celebrating Christmas with the gifts she brought along with her before her circumnavigation
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Cole Brauer’s Christmas at Sea

Last Christmas, solo sailor Cole Brauer celebrated aboard First Light during her non-stop circumnavigation. Racing through the Indian Ocean, she blended family traditions, offshore adventure, and global camaraderie, inspiring sailors...

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