About

Onboard Reporter, Photographer, Videographer, Social Media

I grew up on the coast of Maine where the smell of the ocean was never far away. My blue water experience began aboard tall ships, sailing from Mexico to Hawaii and from Boston to Key West, before many years of sitting behind a computer.

A career in graphic design, web development, and digital marketing has been linked to the sea, through long-term contracts with two sailing based non-profits, in support of a Vendée Globe campaign, and currently a La Solitaire du Figaro effort. The common thread: capturing the experience of being offshore and communicating that story through the distribution of multi-media content.

I am most fulfilled when collaborating with a mission based organization.

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Highlights

@laurendarbyzike
Lauren Darby Zike

@laurendarbyzike

📸 Onboard Reporter, Photographer, Videographer 👩‍🎓 2024 @themagentaproj alum ⛵️ 10,000+ blue water miles sailed 📡 Media & comms: @sail_for_epilepsy
  • Hiking over 10 miles with a 30lb pack, sleeping outside at 27F, breaking camp at 0430 - all completely worth it to celebrate 45 with sunrise at 3,000’ and the summit to ourselves. 

#mtchocorua 
#hikethewhites
#getoutside 
#sunrise 
#52withaview
  • Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
  • Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
  • Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
  • It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
  • Tonight’s backyard visitors.
  • Last year I was fortunate to be part of the Media Pathway within @themagentaproj Mentoring Programme and photographed @leahsweetracing, @lindsail, and @captaindjem in their onshore race support roles for @vendeeglobe teams. And now some of those photos are featured on the newly redesigned TMP website! 

#womensupportingwomen
Hiking over 10 miles with a 30lb pack, sleeping outside at 27F, breaking camp at 0430 - all completely worth it to celebrate 45 with sunrise at 3,000’ and the summit to ourselves. #mtchocorua #hikethewhites #getoutside #sunrise #52withaview
6 days ago
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Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
Fun (and bouncy) day shooting the 12 Metre North American Championships alongside @blockislandsteve and @danielforster01. Thanks to Lew aboard @nimbusboats for the expert driving!
2 months ago
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2/7
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
Light winds for the first day of the 12 Metre North American Championships, but just enough to get around the course a couple times. Great day on the water with @sseaman_equusmarisart, @nimbusboats and the @12mr.nafleet. Thanks once again to @blockislandsteve for the photo boat hookup.
2 months ago
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3/7
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot.
#sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
Hard to choose just 20 from the 3600 photos I took today (😳) but here’s a selection of the @conanicutyachtclub Around the Island Race. Many thanks to the wind for being stronger than forecasted and to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along on his shoot. #sailingphotography #sailingphotos #boatphotoshoot #sonya7ⅳ #sailingrace #sailboats #sailing
2 months ago
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4/7
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise.

#sailing 
#sailingphotography 
#idalewisdistancerace
It was a wet and wild day to photograph the start of the @idalewisdistancerace! The downwind start was a challenge for the sailors but great for content. Huge thanks to @blockislandsteve for letting me tag along and sharing his expertise. #sailing #sailingphotography #idalewisdistancerace
3 months ago
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5/7
Tonight’s backyard visitors.
Tonight’s backyard visitors.
Tonight’s backyard visitors.
Tonight’s backyard visitors.
Tonight’s backyard visitors.
Tonight’s backyard visitors.
Tonight’s backyard visitors.
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
6/7
Last year I was fortunate to be part of the Media Pathway within @themagentaproj Mentoring Programme and photographed @leahsweetracing, @lindsail, and @captaindjem in their onshore race support roles for @vendeeglobe teams. And now some of those photos are featured on the newly redesigned TMP website! #womensupportingwomen
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
7/7