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  • Newfoundland

Emerging into Civilization and a New Home

Posted on September 18, 2024September 19, 2024by Sandy

Champagne sailing for our last day and Dogbark finds a new berth at the Royal Newfound Yacht Club.

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  • Alaska

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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  • People, Food, Fun

New Year, New Route!

Posted on January 13, 2019January 13, 2019by Talia

Happy New Year! For those of you who don’t already know, I will unveil the details of our often-debated, subject-to-small-changes route for 2019.

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  • People, Food, Fun

Passage Pasta (One of Our Current Dreams)

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

Once upon a time there was a dad. He had already decided that he and his family were going to move on to a boat. So, he had another idea. He and his two amazing daughters were going to start a pasta company…

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  • Boat Stuff

Re-configuring My Cabin

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

My so-called cabin was tiny. Now it’s bigger but still tiny… I thought I could stand up properly but, it’s more of walking trying to touch your toes. 

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  • The Arctic

Talia’s Northwest Passage and Europe Bucket List

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

Well, I’m just gonna go ahead and say that so far I have definitely not been the person in my family who is most excited about this trip. But, there are some things that I am really looking forward to. Here is a list…

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    • Pacific Northwest

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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  • Boat Stuff

What is an Open 60 and Why do we Want One?

Posted on December 26, 2017October 24, 2018by Graeme

Open 60s are a class of sailboats that were designed to sail singlehanded around the world.  They are tough, fast, and relatively easy to sail for a boat that is 60′ long…

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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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  • Boat Stuff 12
  • Pacific Northwest 10
  • Alaska 9
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