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Through the Looking Ice

Posted on August 16, 2024August 21, 2024by Sandy

Looking through our crystal ice ball to determine our route through the NW Passage.

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We’re in Polar Bear Country Now

Posted on August 12, 2024August 26, 2024by Sandy

So how does one navigate getting onto a beach to meet a taxi but there are two polar bear cubs and probably a mama polar bear not too far in between you? You send a sacrificial lamb of course.

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Al and Graeme Have Been Lying…

Posted on August 9, 2024August 14, 2024by Sandy
Two men stand at the bow of a boat surrounded by water. In the distance land can be seen.

How did we all get tricked into believing them for all this time? Was it the polar mirage?

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Delivery: Sitka to Nome Part 3 (False Pass and Nunivak Island)

Posted on August 3, 2024August 4, 2024by Sandy

With an ominous name like False Pass, one can only wonder what type of trepidation awaits us.

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Delivery: Sitka to Nome Part 2 (Anchorage Hopping and Fresh Fish!)

Posted on August 3, 2024August 4, 2024by Sandy

Exploring the beautiful Alaskan Peninsula anchorages and getting a fresh fish delivery in the Aleutian Islands!

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Delivery: Sitka to Nome Part 1 (Sitka to Kodiak)

Posted on August 3, 2024August 4, 2024by Sandy

Our skipper Al and his partner Shauna need to get Dogbark to Nome! 1,400nm is a reasonable amount for a shakedown cruise right?

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Alaska Summer of 2020 Rewind

Posted on August 12, 2020September 16, 2020by Savai

A sailboat is the best quarantine machine ever! Here is a rewind in photos to give you an idea of all the fun we had in Alaska this summer.

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Captain’s Report – Day 6 – Off Icy Bay

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020by Graeme

Currently about 65 miles S of Icy Bay. Some of my favorite coastline is out of sight on the horizon to the north, with Mt. St Elias, the Malaspina glacier and Mount Logan.

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Captain’s Report – Day 4 – In Alaskan Waters!

Posted on July 5, 2020July 5, 2020by Graeme

We struggled along sailing most of the night under sail, motoring a little as the wind went behind us. We are now clear of Haida Gwaii and “in Alaska waters.”

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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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