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A true sailing adventure through the South Pacific — where destiny, synchronicity, and the evolution of life converge.

Join the Research Vessel Moira on her first daring expedition — a voyage that uncovers the hidden threads connecting life, chance, and consciousness.

As marine biologist Richard Chesher, Ph.D., and crew navigate a treacherous course from Taiwan to Australia — through pirate-infested waters, raging typhoons, and enchanted island chains — a series of impossible coincidences suggests unseen forces at play.

Sail through:

• The pirate-ridden Gauntlet of the South China Sea

• Hong Kong, the Philippines, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands

• Wild ocean crossings and miraculous encounters

At every turn, the expedition reveals new insights into the interconnectedness of all life and the subtle influence of awareness and surprise in the natural world.

If you love sailing memoirs, ocean adventure, marine biology, or the philosophy of life, this captivating true story will inspire and transform your perspective.

A true story of adventure, discovery, and compassion on the high seas.

In the second volume of Moira’s Pacific Expedition, marine biologist Richard Chesher, Ph.D., and the crew of the Research Vessel Moira set sail once again — this time to the remote Louisiade and Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea.

Conducting marine resource research for the Papua New Guinea Fisheries Department, the expedition immerses itself in the extraordinary biological diversity and cultural richness of these island communities.

But the voyage soon takes an unexpected turn. In Australia, an encounter with an ancient sage inspires a bold mission to rescue captive dolphins from a cement pool — a fight that culminates in a historic legal victory: Victoria and South Australia become the first regions to ban dolphin captivity for entertainment.

In this volume, sail with the Moira through:

• The isolated coral archipelagos of Papua New Guinea

• Encounters with vibrant, ancient island cultures

• Groundbreaking marine biology research

• The inspiring campaign to free dolphins and change public policy

• Reflections on empathy, awareness, and the delicate balance of life in the ocean

If you’re drawn to marine conservation, sailing memoirs, adventure stories, or the philosophy of life and consciousness, To Change offers an unforgettable, true account of exploration and compassion on the open sea.

A thrilling South Pacific voyage — and a profound exploration of life’s deepest mysteries.

In the third volume of Moira’s Pacific Expedition, marine biologist and philosopher Richard Chesher, Ph.D., sets sail once more — on a journey both across the Pacific and deep into the nature of awareness, emergence, and interconnected life.

The adventure begins in a violent storm at Elizabeth Reef, an uncharted submerged atoll in the Tasman Sea. As the voyage continues through New Caledonia, the Loyalty Islands, Fiji, Wallis Island, Western Samoa, and Tutuila, Chesher wrestles with one profound question:
How do emergent layers of being evolve, communicate, and create the thread of awareness that connects all life?

Along the way, the expedition encounters isolated coral reefs, vibrant island cultures, and stunning natural phenomena — each offering new insights into the phenomenon of emergence and the invisible forces shaping our living world.

In this volume, sail with the Moira through:

• The storm-ravaged Tasman Sea and submerged atolls

• Remote island chains of the South Pacific

• Explorations of consciousness and emergent life

• The evolving thread of awareness across species and systems

• Reflections on how language shapes and limits our understanding of reality

If you are fascinated by sailing adventure, nature writing, emergence theory, consciousness studies, or the philosophy of life, To Have Direction offers a unique blend of true maritime adventure and deep scientific and philosophical inquiry.