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Aloha!

Posted on May 18, 2019May 23, 2019by Graeme

After being away for 2 months of cruising, 5 atolls, 2 amazing volcanic islands, and almost 6000 sea miles, the lights of Diamond Head were a welcome sight.

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Aloha Hawaii, Hasta Luego!

Posted on March 17, 2019April 23, 2019by Graeme

Just a quick note to say that Dogbark cast off lines this morning at 0800 bound for the Southern Hemisphere.

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Wrapped Up in Aerial Silks

Posted on March 14, 2019April 24, 2019by Savai

I like aerial silks because it’s one of the those things I can climb on without getting yelled at by my dad.

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Adventures With Albatross

Posted on January 30, 2019April 23, 2019by Talia

The best adventures always start way earlier in the morning than you want them too. Our albatross hike was no different.

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On-the-Water Activities

Posted on October 13, 2018October 21, 2018by Savai

We haven’t just been lounging around admiring the beautiful landscape. We have been doing lots of unique water adventures…

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How the Hawaiians Discovered Their Paradise

Posted on September 27, 2018October 21, 2018by Talia

Long long ago in the South Pacific a clan of sailors left their home on a long voyage. They were searching for new islands…

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Aloha! A Warm Welcome in Kaneohe

Posted on September 22, 2018October 21, 2018by Graeme

Landfall was spectacular. Huge green mountains, hanging waterfalls, breaking waves over coral green reefs. But the toughest part of the 12-day passage happened in the dark before the sun rose over this glorious view.

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Following the Whales

Posted on September 6, 2018October 21, 2018by Graeme

Whales, like us, came north to Alaska for great food, sight seeing, and adventure. They’ll be heading back to Hawai’i soon. And right now we need a plan B…

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About Us

Dogbark is an ocean racer turned expedition cruiser captained by Graeme Esarey and Al Hughes. Al won line honors in three TransPacs in the early 2000s. Graeme and his family cruised from the PNW to the Arctic to the South Pacific and back in 2018. Al, Graeme, and friends transited the Northwest Passage in 2024. To see where we are now, track us. Subscribe to blog updates here.

Janna's Book

The Motion of the Ocean book cover

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).

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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
    • Oh dear, Oderin!
    • 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)!
  • 1 Savai
    • Our first 48 hours cruising in Newfoundland
    • Alaska Summer of 2020 Rewind
    • Wrapped Up in Aerial Silks
    • A Closer Look at Treasures
    • On-the-Water Activities
  • 1 Shauna Walgren
    • End of 2025 Summer Cruise
    • Southern Placentia Bay
    • Back to Dogbark
    • L’Anse aux Meadows
    • Driving around Newfoundland
  • 1 Sandy
    • Total Eclipse of our Hearts
    • Ísafjörður and a Taste of Iceland
    • The Denmark Strait – and some birthday musings
    • Prins Christian Sund – Amaze! Amaze!
    • Hot Smoking Fish with Graeme
  • 1 Talia
    • Burin, Newfoundland (AKA Most Goated Town Ever)
    • Halfway Day!
    • We’re Back!
    • Solomon’s Sea Life Essay
    • A Year of Earth Science
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