Shaken by a giant

Article Abstract:

Sailor Rolf Bjelke recalls his experience of spending the winter at Hovgaard Island in Antarctica with his wife during a storm. He describes his efforts in securing their boat, the Northern Light, which was completely frozen in 3-foot-thick ice.

Environmental aspects, Records and correspondence, Sailors, Voyages around the world, Circumnavigation, Bjelke, Rolf

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Looking afar

Article Abstract:

One member of a couple planning to spend 15 months on the Antarctic Peninsula in a 40-ft steel ketch describes the preparations for the journey and the voyage from Sweden to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.

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Letter from Antarctica

Article Abstract:

A sailing cruise from Argentina to the Antarctic Peninsula is described. An 18-month stay in the Antarctic is planned.

Antarctica, Antarctic Regions

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