Ships are built in shipyards. But Doug Jackson is building his boat in his backyard in north Tulsa — over 1000 miles from the ocean. A demonstration of what can happen when one person with an idea, Doug, not a risk taker nor a sailor, dives into the unpredictable with slow steps, guessing his way through most of it and doing what he has to to make it work. With the help of passionate supporters and the internet at large, Doug is finally ready to set sail.


Check out the Seeker’s full journey from start to finish on Doug’s YouTube channel.

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