Graeme Esarey on Expedition Sailing

On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady and Brian McVickers interview Graham Esarey about his expedition sailing life, focusing on his team's 2024 Northwest Passage crossing aboard the Dog Bark, a converted 60-foot Open 60. Graham detailed navigating heavy Arctic ice, spotting polar bears, and receiving a rare icebreaker escort that turned their route into a high-speed slalom. They also discussed the hazards of Bellot Strait’s powerful currents and the risks of boats being pinned by ice. The conversation drew parallels between overlanding and blue-water travel, highlighting the need for redundancy, while noting how Starlink and modern ice charts are reshaping Arctic passage-making. Graham also touched on his Land Cruiser, expo travel, and IGINIK’s mission to replace disposable green propane bottles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.