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Scientific Trips
French Polynesia – Mystery of the Atoll Passes
A fascinating explanation about ocean tides and currents and how they affect the marine life in the remote atolls in the Tuamotu islands. Video by: Adam Alpert
Indonesia – Walking Sharks
Walking Sharks and the Fight for Ocean Biodiversity in Raja Ampat: The global abundance of oceanic sharks and rays has plummeted by nearly three-quarters (71%) over the past 50 years, primarily due to overfishing A quarter of all shark species are currently at risk...
French Polynesia – Operation Swimway
Much of what the S/Y Seahawk mission is about involves developing a better understanding of the marine environment, especially pelagic species. The focus is on migration patterns, Tiger and Grey Reef sharks of special interest because it is suspected that the travel...
Galapagos – A Science Trip to Darwin and Wolf
Seahawk arrived to Darwin in July 2021, the northernmost island in the Galapagos archipelago, after previously cruising the southern parts of the province and formally launching YachtAid Global’s Swimming and Sailing program in San Cristobal. Much excitement could be...
Fiji, Part II – Lau and the Seascape Initiative Project
While our exploration of Fiji during the first part of the trip delivered much to celebrate, not all is well in paradise. In particular, underwater exploration of Fiji revealed much stress on the coral and fish life there; a bittersweet realization given the many...
Mexico – Operation Swimway in Cabo Pulmo and Revillagigedo
The Revillagigedo archipelago was a blessing in disguise for Seahawk. The visit, courtesy of a mechanical problem, landed the yacht in Ensenada until well beyond the time when a safe, typhoon-free crossing to the South Pacific would be possible. While not part of the...
French Polynesia, Part II: Supporting Research in the Tuamotus
We had been navigating the French Polynesian waters for 6 weeks before our new Operation Swimway began in the Tuamotus Archipelago. After visiting some of the remote Marquesas islands, cruising the pristine waters of the Western Society Islands, and experiencing the...
Charitable Trips
French Polynesia – Makemo Arikitamiro Primary School Computer Learning Project
Makemo Arikitamiro Primary School computer learning project.
French Polynesia – Plastic Odyssey
“If we do nothing there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050.” This is the problem/scary prospect the Plastic Odyssey expedition is trying to address. Specifically, there is a need for a practical solution to the plastic waste problem that is both...
Fiji, Part III – School Visits and Cruising Lau, Lomaiviti, and Kadavu
The Lau group is located on the eastern side of Fiji and east of the Koro Sea. With some islands closer to Tonga than to Fiji, the populated islands of the Lau group have a unique mix of Polynesian and Melanesian cultures. Vanua Balavu, the chief island, was our...
Bonaire – Covid Times & The Seahawk Puppy Village
Seahawk arrived in Bonaire in March 2020, just a couple of days before the global alarm of the newly discovered Covid-19 pandemic forced countries to close their borders. Everyone has a story about how their plans in the year 2020 drastically changed. So here’s ours. ...
Galapagos – Sailing and Swimming Program
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. - Helman Melville As we sail away, reaching new horizons, we remember the days spent in the Ecuadorian islands of San Cristobal, Isabella, and Santa Cruz. Becoming acquainted with the...
Fun Trips
Solomon Islands
During mid October to early November 2024, Seahawk’s mission continued to the Solomon Islands where we spent 3 weeks exploring this beautiful tropical archipelago. The striking thing about cruising these islands is that on one level they look and feel very...
New Caledonia – Cruising Around Noumea
Seahawk left New Zealand in August 2023 after finishing the 10-month refit it went under in Auckland. It was exciting to say goodbye to the city and re-start our navigation program. It had been waiting for way too long! Our first stop was Noumea, New Caledonia. Home...
Fiji, Part I – Cruising Yasawa, Vanua Levu, and Rabi
10 days after departing from Tahiti, Seahawk finally arrived in Viti Levu, Fiji’s biggest island and Seahawk’s base for the first 5 weeks in the country. Port Denarau, located on the west side of the island and near the city of Nadi, is an oasis filled with resorts,...
Mexico – Ensenada
It was early in the morning when we arrived in Ensenada from the Galapagos islands. As we were approaching the dock, the thick fog on the bay made it impossible to see further than a few meters in front of the boat. The sounds of fishing boats honking and seals...
Costa Rica – Cocos Island
Cocos island, as described by Jacques Cousteau to be the most beautiful island in the world, was a wild adventure for those on board during the 5 days we spent in the region. 300 NM from the nearest coast, Seahawk arrived after navigating for two days from its last...
French Polynesia, Part III – Last days in the Tuamotus
We end our trip in the Tuamotus, excited for the path ahead, and yet aware of the uniqueness of this side of the world. A future nostalgia will accompany us every time we remember the experiences lived here on board Seahawk. We’ve spent the last few days exploring new...
French Polynesia, Part I: The Society, Tuamotus and Marquesas Islands
The shape of Tahiti appeared as the sun was rising on January 7th, indicating that we had reached land after a 2-week crossing that started in Baja California. The lush green and dramatic mountains were the first things we noticed; a view we would get used to as we...