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Author: Janna

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Strong Leadership

Posted on December 5, 2020December 16, 2020by Janna

So many issues are top of mind right now: the pandemic, the economy, racial injustice, the climate crisis. It’s going to take many people, from many different spheres of influence, to lead us to health, prosperity, justice, and equilibrium. But who’s going to lead us, and how?

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Buoyed by Books: Readings on Climate Activism

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020by Janna

I’ve been coping with 2020 by reading. I’m thrilled to be doing book recommendations for the awesome Women Who Sail newsletter, which tackles a timely, thought-provoking topic each month.

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  • Pacific Northwest

Dogbark to Alaska Again – Day 1

Posted on July 2, 2020July 4, 2020by Janna

Get yer trackers loaded, folks! Dogbark is sailing north to Alaska again. It’s fun to watch their progress as they go.

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In the Media! In the Ice! In the Movies (sort of)!

Posted on November 19, 2019November 19, 2019by Janna
Article in Cruising World Magazine

We may be back but the journey continues–at home, way south, way north. Dogbark’s voyage lives on thanks to the creative efforts of her friends.

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Top 10 Life Changes Since Being Back

Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019by Janna

Here’s a big change: Walking to school with a puppy who insists on being picked up, then put down, might make us miss the bus. Not all our changes are good. Not all our changes are bad. But our changes are MANY. So here are ten ways “normal” life is different from cruising life.

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  • People, Food, Fun

Best gifts for cruisers and other friends going on epic adventures (aka Thank you)

Posted on June 10, 2019June 11, 2019by Janna

We’ve been out a year now and it’s time to reflect on what got us here. Like the gifts, encouragement, help, and hard work from people like you!

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Advocacy

Posted on April 22, 2019April 24, 2019by Janna

A lesson on advocacy: “This catalogue only has men in it,” she said, furrowing her brow. She flipped a few more pages and shook the magazine in our direction. “Why aren’t I their demographic?”

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Humble Pie

Posted on April 11, 2019April 24, 2019by Janna

The day started out well enough, the girls did great under pressure, and we enjoyed seeing the “mullet ship.” But the performance of the grownups did not pass muster. (Though we did try to pass mustard.)

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  • The Arctic

Talia’s First By-line

Posted on March 13, 2019April 24, 2019by Janna

Talia wrote an article for SAIL Magazine about our time in the Arctic. It’s a great piece, and we’re so proud!

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  • People, Food, Fun

Jell-O + Calling the Shots + Our (new) New Route

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019by Janna

Cruisers say All plans are made in Jell-O. Why? Because old plans are always being molded into new plans as sailing realities shift and actual routes take shape.

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Dogbark’s Review of Books

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019by Janna

Huey Lewis was addicted to love, but I might as well face it I’m addicted to books.

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  • Janna's Reads

Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids About Sex, Love, and Equality

Maybe you didn’t think you wanted to read an entire book about how to talk to kids about bodies and consent, gender and sex, but Bonnie Rough keeps us engaged, entertained, laughing, and thinking all the way through.

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  • Janna's Reads

We Were the Lucky Ones

I met Georgia Hunter when her book club read my memoir. She asked me to consult on early drafts of WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES. It’s an absolute thrill to see it on the NYT Bestsellers List! Yay, Georgia!

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The Motion of the Ocean: 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers, and a Woman’s Search for the Meaning of Wife

My memoir, The Motion of the Ocean, has been out for almost a decade but I continue to benefit from one of the best parts of putting one’s work into the world … getting feedback. Yesterday, a woman named Barbara emailed me. Here’s what she said …

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Ode to Becca and John

Posted on October 18, 2018October 20, 2018by Janna

There aren’t many people who could stand being cooped up on a boat with our family of four, twenty-four-seven, for four months, across 7,700 miles, in extreme conditions.

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Ah, Boatschool . . .

Posted on October 5, 2018October 21, 2018by Janna

The thought of being the lead teacher in our boatschooling endeavor brought to mind voracious reading, real-world science, and rainbows. Lots of rainbows.

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Big News: on the TV and on the road!

Posted on July 30, 2018April 24, 2019by Janna

We think there’s a chance we can finally go! Graeme’s consulting the oracle right now. In the meantime, check out this great TV coverage Dogbark.

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Real-time Tracker for S/V Dogbark

Posted on July 11, 2018October 23, 2018by Janna

By popular and parental demand, we now have a real-time tracker for S/V Dogbark so you can see where we are!

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  • Pacific Northwest

Week 1 in Photos

Posted on June 9, 2018October 24, 2018by Janna

This gives you a visual sense of our first week cruising. For a beautiful description in words, check out Becca’s blog post at halcyonwandering.com.

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The Emotional Lowdown

Posted on May 26, 2018April 24, 2019by Janna

On yesterday morning’s regular bike ride, Savai got teary. “This is the last time we’ll ever do this,” she said.

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Hauled out in P.T.

Posted on March 22, 2018October 14, 2018by Janna

We hauled Dogbark out of the water last month. She’s now hidden away under two (2!) sheds in the Boat Haven boatyard in Port Townsend. Here are some photos of the haul-out. We lucked out on weather that day!

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  • The Arctic

Are critters also sailing through the Northwest Passage?

Posted on February 6, 2018October 24, 2018by Janna

GUEST POST BY BECCA–The Northwest Passage is there because the ice is not. So how is this new waterway affecting the lives of critters that were previously turned back by ice?

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Introducing our crew: Becca and John

Posted on January 25, 2018October 24, 2018by Janna

When Graeme and I sailed across the Pacific, we were pretty much solo. For this adventure, however, we want all the help we can get. Enter our illustrious crew: Becca and John Guillote.

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Splash Day!

Posted on December 29, 2017October 24, 2018by Janna

Dogbark has been on the hard in Anacortes for many years. Now she’s back in the water! Savai and our godson Jake came to watch the show.

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Boatwork in the Anacortes Yard

Posted on December 28, 2017October 24, 2018by Janna

Dogbark had been sitting for several years and needed some love. She had grown a cozy green sweater of mildew on her decks. Exhibit A: Before power-washing. Exhibit B: After power-washing.

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Why Cruising with Kids? Why the NW Passage? Why Dogbark?

Posted on December 27, 2017April 24, 2019by Janna

Ever since sailing across the Pacific on our honeymoon, Graeme and I have dreamed of cruising with kids…

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About Us

About Us

Dogbark is a family of four–Janna, Graeme, Talia, and Savai–navigating ice, oceans, and their home waters of the Pacific Northwest. Subscribe to blog updates here.

Janna’s Book

Over a decade ago, Janna and Graeme sailed across the Pacific on their honeymoon. Janna wrote a book about it: The Motion of the Ocean: 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers, and a Woman’s Search for the Meaning of Wife (Simon & Schuster).

Books We Love

Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids About Sex, Love, and Equality
Catherine, Called Birdy
Because of Mr. Terupt
The Mysterious Benedict Society
We Were the Lucky Ones
See You in the Cosmos
The Motion of the Ocean: 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers, and a Woman's Search for the Meaning of Wife

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Posts by Author

  • 1 Graeme
    • So We’re Back in Nome…
    • Captain’s Report – Day 6 – Off Icy Bay
    • Captain’s Report – Day 4 – In Alaskan Waters!
    • Captain’s Report – Day 3 – South End Haida Gwaii
    • Captain’s Report – Day 2 – West Side Vancouver Island
  • 1 Janna
    • Strong Leadership
    • Buoyed by Books: Readings on Climate Activism
    • Dogbark to Alaska Again – Day 1
    • In the Media! In the Ice! In the Movies (sort of)!
    • Top 10 Life Changes Since Being Back
  • 1 Savai
    • Alaska Summer of 2020 Rewind
    • Wrapped Up in Aerial Silks
    • A Closer Look at Treasures
    • On-the-Water Activities
    • Our Wonderful Food
  • 1 Sandy
    • Well Travelled and Well Lived Advice From the Crew
    • Emerging into Civilization and a New Home
    • Screeched In and Ready to Explore
    • Into the Labrador Sea
    • Straight Outta Qikiqtarjuaq
  • 1 Talia
    • Halfway Day!
    • We’re Back!
    • Solomon’s Sea Life Essay
    • A Year of Earth Science
    • The Cookie Catastrophe!

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