Challenging Habitat
Pelican on anchor off Douglas

Barrow – Isle of Man – LLandudno – Liverpool

Pelican of London toured three beautiful(ly interesting) parts of the British Isles this week with a crew of seasoned seafarers on board, including Neil, John and Gaz of the Kimber’s Men!

Special People

I work with very special people …

Evening at sea (c) C Braungardt 2022

Oceans”R”Us

“Never before could we see or understand that the most important thing we extract from the ocean is our existence.”

Embracing Youth, Science and Diversity

The reflections of Andrea Garfias about her time on board the tall ship Pelican of London are not only eloquent but also poignant in tumultuous weeks on the streets of England.

Sea off Dublin

Into the Hard Drive Between my Ears

Memory or SD card???

Gannets above Bass Rock, Scotland (c) C Braungardt

Head in the Clouds!

We are celebrating the 250th birthday of Luke Howard, the man who named the clouds. Besides studying languages, pharmacy and natural sciences, he was an ‘amateur’ meteorologist. The Royal Meteorological Society is marking his contribution to the field… Read More

Hayley helming the Pelican of London, August 2022. (c) C Braungardt

A Space for Personal Development

As our time at sea approaches a week, I notice a distinct change in the dynamic of personal relationships: they are marked by confidence. Confidence in the teenagers’ place within the team and confidence in their own ability.