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E5: We Crossed the Equator! Epic Shellback Ceremony on Our Catamaran (with Pugs!)
April 17, 2026 · 15 min · 449 views · Galápagos Islands
Pirate couple holds pugs during equator ceremony on catamaran
What this video covers
Steve Dunlap and Meghan Fabulous, crew of the Lagoon 450 *Some Tuesday*, celebrate crossing the equator in the Pacific Ocean five months into a planned five-year circumnavigation.1:31 The couple performs a traditional Shellback ceremony, dubbing themselves and their two pugs, Mr. Pickles and Colonel Mustard, as Shellbacks of the Pacific.2:36 The ritual includes a toast with rum and a ceremonial jump into the ocean while tethered to the vessel for safety.8:17 The crew reflects on the challenges of their voyage, including a recent encounter with a squall featuring 30-knot winds that damaged batons and a near-miss with a lightning strike.4:09 They estimate they are halfway through their journey by time, with approximately 200 miles remaining before reaching the southern trade winds.14:19 The vessel departed from Manhattan Beach, California, and continues to navigate toward their next destination.3:46
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