Pull up the anchor in the early hours, make way to the next destination. Breakfast, then preparations for the morning landing, dressing up for it, and then the call of the three bells for the briefing. A routine...
St. Andrews Bay and Royal Bay The night was clear and the stars were visible, peaceful night on anchor at Ocean Harbour. A quiet anchorage is always welcome to provide some ease between the howling winds and...
Ocean Harbour A sunny and calm morning, low swell and barely any wind. A welcomed new face of the South Georgia’s volatile weather conditions. Unbeatable circumstances for trying one of the...
It feels we arrived to the shores of South Georgia a long time ago. Days filled with activities are passing by quickly. So far, the weather played along most of the times and we were able to spend considerable time on...
Landing at Whistle Cove and Shackleton Hike Two anchors hold the ship during the night against the strong winds blowing off Possession Bay. Dragging now and th en when facing the strongest blows, nevertheless she...
Holding our ground at Possession Bay in the afternoon strong gusts. Possession Bay, the area where is thought the pioneer in the island, Captain Cook, first set foot ashore and took possession of it for...
The Europa hold her ground overnight at Rosita Harbour, still facing 40kn of wind gusts. With the weather slightly getting more stable and easing down in the morning, from the stern of the ship, we can see the rock...
Successful landing at Right Whale Bay. 25, 30, 35, 40, gusts of 46kn, a dance of high numbers that tell about the strong northerly blows that the ship’s two anchors try to hold against. Dragging,...
Riding the swell and weather arriving to South Georgia. Sailing downwind and passing squalls. A day of good sailing, but most of it rolling in the following winds and large swells. The West by...
Scotia Sea Rounding A76A, steering again on a good course towards South Georgia on increasing winds and growing seas. Sails up, sails down, braces square, beam reach or close hauled....