Author. Dr. Nathalie Mezza-Garcia, Sealand Office of Policy and Strategy
Sealand is not just a place. It is a nation built by those who show up and help shape it. In March, we launched the Sealand Builders Program: a mission-driven initiative that invites Sealanders to contribute to the nation’s growth, with standout participants earning rewards, recognition, and the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Sealand.
The results were staggering: 41 mission entries from around the globe, including Italy, the UK, and the USA, competing in eight distinct categories. From personal manifestos on what sovereignty means, to flying the Sealand flag at air guitar contests and football matches, our e-citizens and nobles proved that Sealand’s spirit is everywhere.
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Mission Entries by Sealanders
As part of the Builders Program, we asked Sealanders to share what brought them to Sealand, share photos with their titles, and tell us how they explain the Principality to the people in their lives. We received personal essays, manifestos, and origin stories, each one a different entry point into the same idea: that belonging to Sealand means something.
We also asked them to share a photo waving the Sealand flag at a sports event. The flag appeared at near-freezing waters swimming championships and football matches.
Below are some of the photos shared in March as part of the Sealand Builders Program:
Photos of Sealanders (Top right: Nhungerford on Discourse; Top left: Smcgavin1 on Discord; Bottom right: Stonehenge on Discord; Bottom left: MrJeremiah917 on Discord).
March Winners
A massive congratulations to Nhungerford, who won thanks to a photograph of the Sealand flag during a freezing waters swimming competition! As the top winner, Nhungerford will receive, among other things:
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A Sealand Supporter Hoodie
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A private call with the Royal Princes
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Additionally, members whose entries were shortlisted will receive points toward a trip to Sealand and exclusive access to the private Builders groups and channels on Sealand's Discord.
Thank you to everyone who submitted. The March entries leaderboard looks like this: 🚩🏴
March 2026 Leaderboard
If you want to become a Sealand Builder, head to the Sealand Discord server, find the active Missions, and submit your first entry.
If you're not yet an e-Citizen, become one. Your mission entries will add points toward a trip to Sealand!
E Mare Libertas. 🌊
