From Sea to Stage:
life as a tall ship sailor in the United States
There is no doubt about the influence time at sea has had on Zoe Pančič's career. Through photography, art, and music, here is a look into the world of tall ship sailing and Zoe's determination to reveal and combine it in her musical projects today.
"The pandemic was a pivotal moment -- I am grateful that despite its horrors, it led me to sit with what I truly wanted.
At the time, my desires were simple: adventure, community, growth, following old romantic sailing wants from a simpler time in my life. So I followed that instinct back to my home in Boston and became a deckhand in the harbor.
While the work was rewarding, I was commented on from my appearance to my way of talking. Nothing was without scrutiny. But the joy of sailing, the love for my crew, and the mutual enthusiasm being out on the sea where societal rules crumbled -- that was what changed me. That was what I came to pursue.
This journey was an instrumental step in who I am as a leader and musician today. My goal in roles of leadership is to cultivate a space where we remove that emotional barrier that takes away from our learning in order to let all people follow their dreams fully, and with support."
"The decision to be a sailor in 2020 was pure authenticity in a time of global darkness. It helped me find who I was again. I aim to share what I learned through that experience with all I connect with."
Click here for a photo journal of Zoe's experiences, and here for her shop for photo prints and more.
