expedition UPDATES
update 19 / 28 nov 05
After the depressing experience of watching the odometer going backwards as we hove to during a storm - the winds finally changed in our favour. more...
update 18 / 23 nov 05
We have been sailing now for 6 days en-route to the Falklands. Ample opportunity to reflect on our time at South Georgia, reminisce about what was gained and ponder what it all means. more...
update 17 / 16 nov 05
Well we have finally left the chilly shores of South Georgia and headed for the ocean. more...
update 16 / 13 nov 05
Sth Georgia continues to captivate and amaze. We were lucky enough to get a weather break and walk over Shackleton Gap from Possession Bay to King Haakon Bay and Peggoty Bluff... more...
update 15 / 08 nov 05
Over the last few days we have experienced more of the conditions that will ensure this island remains forever wild. more...
update 14 / 02 nov 05
GRYTVIKEN AND A WORLD FIRST!!! We've done it!! more...
update 13 / 30 oct 05
From our cramped and wet harbour we crossed the majestic Drygalski fiord through Cooper Sound and made the final 90 degree turn. more...
update 12 / 29 oct 05
If fortune favors the bold, we fully deserve ours success on the Southwest coast and the reward of traveling this spectacular coastline in such an intimate manner. more...
update 11 / 27 oct 05
Strong wind from the south pinned us down for another day. On the 26th we left Hammerstrand Bay with trepidation. more...
update 10 / 25 oct 05
For the last two days we have battled bitterly cold South West headwinds from our camp at Coal Cove in Undine Harbour to our current position at Holmestrand Bay. more...
update 9 / 22 oct 05
We left the last updated camp and headed out in another snow storm. The wind backed us and we took a chance on a long run to Elsehul. A more dramatic day we couldn’t have imagined. more...
update 8 / 19 oct 05
A brutal day slogging into squalls and head winds for a miserable 16km. Our bodies are taking a hammering as are our supplies of anti-inflammatories. more...
update 7 / 17 oct 05
We left Grytviken with the snow falling in big fluffy clumps. The wind had dropped away to a whisper and the tussock and cliffs looked enchanting dusted in white. more...
update 6 / 13 oct 05
We pulled into King Edward Point this afternoon and have cleared our requirements here. We are clear to go! more...
update 5 / 08 oct 05
We left the Falkland Islands with steady NW winds between 25 and 30 knots which offered fantastic sailing with following seas and gave us a chance to find our sea legs and get accustomed to our new home aboard Northanger. more...
update 4 / 06 oct 05
Well we managed to move 28 items of luggage weighing 365kgs and all pieces made it to Mt Pleasant Airport in the Falkland Islands. more...
update 3 / 30 sep 05
The adventure is underway. After an insane last week running like headless chooks we have the whole team and some 200kg of luggage assemble for take off. more...
update 2 / 17 aug 05
Organising an expedition to any remote part of the world is a complex and time consuming exercise in planning, organization, and logistics. South Georgia Island has proven to be no different and it is satisfying to see most of the bigger pieces of the puzzle in place so early. more...
update 1 / 15 jul 05
The start of the expedition is not till the end of the year but a huge part of the logistical puzzle is behind us. We have just freighted the boats by ship to Chile and then onto the Falkland Islands with the help of Gerry Williams at Pacific Basin Exports. more...
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