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First day on the water

Jan 18, 2026

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Left Port Bark EUROPA Beagle Channel

Our Inspiring Explorers™ have now left port and are sailing through the Beagle Channel toward the Drake Passage. Their first day on the water has already been full of memorable moments, including sightings of penguins and even a humpback whale that seemed to farewell the ship.

Bark EUROPA - Our Inspiring Explorers™ have now left port

The team have settled into life at sea and are becoming familiar with their new responsibilities as crew members on board. They have completed their first climbing drill in the rigging and continued with important safety briefings for the days ahead.

The waters are remarkably calm, and the team can hardly believe they may still have the chance to experience a Drake Shake.

Once the ship reaches open waters, the team will have very limited connectivity. We hope to continue sharing daily updates, although there may be occasional delays.

Thank you to our generous Inspiring Explorers™ Fund donors, expedition partner Spirit of Adventure Trust, sponsor Burnsco, and supporter Bark EUROPA.