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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

Beluga whales ( Delphinapterus leucas), often called “sea canaries” for their rich vocalizations, are among the most iconic marine mammals of the Arctic. Intelligent, social, and uniquely adapted to extreme environments, they offer an important lens into the rapidly changing northern ecosystem

July 2025 Reporting live (well, anchored) off Utqiagvik—formerly known as Barrow—where it’s a brisk 15–20 knots of wind and colder than the inside of a refrigerator. The Arctic seawater is also hovering around 38 degrees, and wind chill representing the inside of a freezer. We had a solid run up

We arrived at Elfin Cove at about 8:00 pm on June 15th- approximately 85 miles from Juneau. Elfin Cove is a small, beautiful community, home to just 38 permanent residents- a number that decreases to about a dozen (or less) during the winter months, according to local accounts. A wooden boardwalk

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

I left my home in Seattle, Washington in the early morning of June 14th to meet up with the One Ocean crew in Juneau, Alaska. From finals at school to moving out of my home for the past two years, the turnaround was fast—but I would do pirouettes for what was to come. I finished my water quality and

Hello All, The Northwest Passage, an impressive Arctic sea route connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, has long captivated the imagination of sailors and explorers. Now, One Ocean has departed Nome, Alaska and is heading toward this daunting and thrilling route, one that many around the world

Nome, July 2025 This is the big one. From this point forward, provisioning becomes a logistical art form. The Northwest Passage will take us about two months, and while there are a few remote villages along the way, their supplies are limited (and expensive). We’ll make a couple of fuel stops, but

It is our Project Director… Jennifer Dalton’s birthday today! Jennifer is essentially a second mom to me. I was so fortunate to grow up with so many incredible female role models. My blood family is full of strong women who have taught me to be the strong woman I am today, and so is my chosen family

Dave Logan, friend/sailor/thinker and accomplished tinkerer recently joined the crew of the good ship One Ocean, currently tied to a dock in Nome, Alaska. Many of you will remember that Dave was instrumental in preparing Ocean Watch for our circumnavigation of the Americas in 2009/10, as well as

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

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