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Classification: Documentary
Genre: Travel
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Premiere: September 02, 2010

In Discovery Travel & Living's brand new series SEA NATION, seasoned traveller Megan, her family, as well as close friend Shannon and her family, uproot themselves from New York City to live on the sea, exploring the harsh realities, obstacles, and beautiful rewards of taking a leap into the unfamiliar. Filmed over six months, on eight boats and across 25 islands, join them as they set sail on an adventure filled with hope and more often than not, anxiety, on SEA NATION.

Take a voyage with Megan and gang on this personal journey that will forever change their perspectives on travel, adventure and life. From making their way through the dense jungle of Dominica to lunching with a billionaire on his private island to witnessing life's starker realities in Haiti, watch the intrepid families dive headfirst into these great adventures on SEA NATION. (Source: Discovery Channel)

Season One

Series Cast: Megan McCormick, Shannon McCoy Cohn and Pato Cohn
Series Directed by Gethin Aldous
Series Produced by Stephen Allen, Pato Cohn and Shannon McCoy Cohn

Sea Nation TV Show Discovery Channel | TV Series Summary
EPISODE
AIRDATE
2010
TITLE

1x01
09/02
Clear the Space
St. Lucia/St. Vincent's/Mayreau/Tobago Keys

1x02
09/11
Life is What Happens When
You're Busy Making Other Plans
Bequia

1x03
09/16
Dominica Detox
Dominica

1x04
09/23
Up a River Without a Paddle
St. Maarten/St. Barth

Due to unseasonably strong winds and damages to the
boat, Megan and crew are forced to make a stop at
popular travel destination, St. Martin. There, Megan
explores one of the island's last untouched areas, eco-
resort Loterie Farm and after grooving at a carnival street
party, she heads to the island dump to explore the
alternative side of recycling and eco-friendly materials.
While their boat undergoes repairs, Megan hops on a ferry
ride to St. Barth, where she explores what life is like for
the rich and fabulous (Source: Discovery Press Release).

1x05
09/30
Anybody Got a Boat?
Anguilla

Left high and dry in the middle of the Caribbean without a
boat, Megan continues on, resolute in her commitment to
finish what she has begun. She travels to Anguilla for the
anual Anguilla Regatta. With that comes a little Sea
Nation-style networking, which involves a Greek, three
knights and a former Prime Minister. The community rallies
behind them, and she finds a new Captain and a boat! 
(Source: Discovery Press Release).

1x06
10/07
When Fates Collide
St. Thomas/St. John

After hitchhiking to St. Thomas on a multi-million-dollar
mega-yacht, Megan decides to take a little R&R in a super
luxe resort. After which, she then heads to neighboring St.
John to explore the laidback island before meeting a
National Park Service scientist and the head of Virgin
Islands Environmental Resource Station (VIERS). Megan
returns to St. Thomas to find a local sailor who gambles on
the adventure, and brings her and the rest of the crew
onboard his boat. Hallelujah and pass the (freshly-caught)
lobster omelet!  (Source: Discovery Press Release).

1x07
10/14
You Can Run But You Can't Hide
Jost Van Dyke/Tortola/Necker Island

1x08
10/21
Blood, Sweat and Flamingos
Virgin Gorda/Anegada/Culebra

Having compared turquoise waters in over 15 islands,
Megan is on a mission to find a mission. From beholding the
natural wonder of the Baths of Virgin Gorda to flamingo-
stalking on Anegada back to the tropical enclaves of
Culebra, Megan is determined to add another dimension to
her journey. She ends up finding inspiration where she
least expects it  (Source: Discovery Press Release).

1x09
10/28
There's No Place Like Home?
Puerto Rico

With its combination of Caribbean history, Spanish
influence and US government ties, Puerto Rico is a place
that feels both familiar and foreign. There, Megan takes in
the stunning scenery; and heads to Arecibo Observatory,
home of the world's largest radio telescope where she
names an asteroid and asks an alien expert the question
we all want to know: Is there anyone else out there?
Megan then continues to the Dominican Republic in search
of a mode of transport where she meets a character who
comes to define the last chapter of SEA NATION  (Source:
Discovery Press Release).

1x10
11/04
A Man on a Mission
Haiti

Filmed only six months before the earthquake that
devastated Haiti, Megan witnesses how challenging life is
on Ile a Vache, an island with no electricity, cars or roads.
She meets Michael Beans, a self-proclaimed former zombie
turned missionary, who strives to meet the needs of these
resilient and inspiring people  (Source: Discovery Press
Release).

1x11
11/11
What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been
Bahamas: Eastern United States

After six months, eight boats, 25 islands and endless
moments of inspiration, Megan realises it is time to head
home. She travels to the Bahamas for one last big sail and
heads up the east coast and joins Chesapeake Bay's 21st
Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. After an exciting race, she
makes a detour in Washington, DC to have an important
discussion with a dedicated lobbyist about ocean
conservation before arriving to New York City harbour on
the fourth of July, welcomed home by the Statue of Liberty
and fireworks  (Source: Discovery Press Release).