Personal Profile

Navigating the Northwest Passage: Science, Stories & Stewardship One Ocean is now deep in the Northwest Passage, traversing Inuit territory in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region—a place where land, ice, and culture are intimately tied. This region of the Arctic is starkly beautiful, shaped by wind

When in Nome we had time to roam… 15 days to be exact. Our last watch before arriving in Nome was one of the most memorable. Mike and I were on watch from 10 to 2, scanning the water carefully for the countless logs that drifted ahead of us. Dodging them required more focus as the wind shifted and

July 24, 2025 Position: Approaching 70°N Latitude, Arctic Ocean The time is 7:15 a.m. We have 10 knots of wind and are sailing at 6 knots—stretching out the quiet for as long as possible as the wind gently fades. The sky has finally opened up. A golden-orange sunrise spills across the horizon

Sometimes you find yourself wondering why you’re chasing certain dreams. What sparked them? Where did they begin? Recently, I was reminded of my own childhood curiosity, sparked in the pages of National Geographic Magazine. It was my annual Father’s Day gift to my dad, and the issues would line our

Mark and I were on the 6 a.m. watch. I hadn’t slept much. The gale-force storm we’d been tracking had arrived. From my bunk, I listened as the waves intensified, crashing violently against the hull. My bunk was on the high side of the tack, and my body was held in place by my lee cloth. The storm

After traveling over 1,000 nautical miles across the Gulf of Alaska, One Ocean is now just 124 nautical miles from Dutch Harbor, Unalaska. The excitement and anticipation onboard are palpable! So far, we’ve sailed 597 nm out of the 1009 nm crossing, and despite the exhaustion from long, rotating

I think mornings are my favourite, especially when it’s not raining. Today was particularly calm and beautiful and as we pulled the anchor the sun popped through the clouds and glorified the quiet bay that gave us much needed refuge after a long day of sailing in fairly big conditions yesterday. The

May 20, 2025 By now, you might all be thinking, “Dang, the crew of One Ocean is looking GOOD!” Well, that’s thanks to Mustang Survival! Back in January, our crew for the Around the Americas Expedition presented at the Seattle Boat Show for over a week. It was a long haul, but so worth it—we made

May 18, 2025 Wind: 15–20 knots | Temp: 50°F Grace, Mike, and I just got back to One Ocean after completing studies at two more kelp beds. It's only 10 AM. We were underway from the Octopus Islands by 5:15. No break for the birthday boy today! Yes—it’s Mark’s birthday, so we celebrated with bacon and

We’re nearly two weeks into our 14-month adventure aboard One Ocean, and both crew and vessel seem to be settling into a good rhythm. The research is well underway and, frankly, intense. So far, we've studied three kelp beds, observed a pod of about a dozen orcas, and begun collecting data for the

Good morning from Victoria, BC. I’m sitting on our cold, quiet boat, looking out at the lit-up Parliament Buildings. It’s 5:27 AM—and why am I up so early? Well, this actually feels like sleeping in compared to the past couple of weeks. So, I’ll take it. I know it’ll take time for my body to recover